Sackville in Tantramar, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Copp Block

1897

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017

1. Copp Block Marker

Inscription. The Copp Block was built for A.B. Copp, lawyer, politician, Secretary of State and Senator. The ground floor has served as a law office ever since construction and Senator Copp maintained an office here from 1897 until his death in December of 1949. The Meldrum Law Office has been housed here since 1948. Lawyers who have practiced here for ten years or more include The Hon. A.B. Copp, Judge James M. MacIntyre, The Hon. Wendell W. Meldrum, Wynn W. Meldrum and Kirk W. Meldrum.

Other long term businesses which have been housed here include the Tip Top Tailor Shop of G. Arthur Sparkes, William M. Walker General Insurance and Canadian National Telegraph Office.

Erected 1999 by the Town of Sackville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1949.

Location. 45° 53.856′ N, 64° 22.067′ W. Marker is in Sackville, New Brunswick, in Tantramar. It is on Bridge Street just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Bridge Street, Sackville

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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Moncton & Southeast.

It is also in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Henderson Block (a few steps from this marker); The Wood Block / L'Edifice Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Harold Geddes (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ford Block (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Ferret Armored Car (about 150 meters away); HMCS/NCSM Sackville (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackville.

Copp Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2017

2. Copp Block and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.