Woodstock, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

L. P. Fisher Library/Bibliothèque L. P. Fisher

679 Main Street/679, rue Principale

L.P.Fisher Library Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2019

1. L.P.Fisher Library Marker

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L. P. Fisher (1821-1905) was the first mayor of Woodstock, from 1856-1880. He was a lawyer and he advocated free public education and technical training. Due to his advocacy he left a free public hospital (his private residence), a library, a vocational school and the Fisher Memorial School to the town in trust. The library, completed in 1914, is made with a pressed brick exterior and the interior is finished with mahogany. It was contracted by J. F Ryan and designed by architect Ernest Fairweather.

L.P. Fisher (1821-1905) fut le premier maire de Woodstock de 1856 à 1880. Avocat de formation, il soutînt l'édueation publique et l'enseignement technique gratuit. Il a laissé à la ville un hôpital publique (så résidence privée), une bibliotheque, un college technique, ainsi que la « Fisher Memorial School.» La bibliothèque, complétée en 1914, est faite de briques pressées à Textérieur et-de bois d'acajou à l'intérieur. Elle fut construite par J.F. Ryan et conçue par l'architecte Ernest Fairweather.

Erected by New Brunswick's Oldest Town inc. /La plus ancienne ville du Nouveau Brunswick inc.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 46° 9.083′ N, 67° 34.385′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, New Brunswick. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 679 Main Street, Woodstock NB E7M 2E1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Brunswick’s Fredericton & River Valley.

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: St. Luke's Anglican Church / Église anglicane St. Luke's (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (within shouting distance of this marker); Carleton County Court House / Palais je Justice du comté de Carleton (about 90 meters away,

L. P. Fisher Library/Bibliothèque L. P. Fisher Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2019

2. L. P. Fisher Library/Bibliothèque L. P. Fisher Marker

measured in a direct line); Carleton County Gaol / Prison du Comté de Carleton (about 120 meters away); 7.7cm Feldkanone (Field Cannon) / Canon de terrain (about 120 meters away); Woodstock Baptist Church / Église Baptiste de Woodstock (about 120 meters away); Carlisle Hotel / Hôtel Carlisle (about 120 meters away); George Connell House / Maison George Connell (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstock.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2019

3. L. P. Fisher Library/Bibliothèque L. P. Fisher Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.