Central St. John's in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Government House
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Résidence Du Lieutenant-Gouverneur
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2024
1. Government House Residence Du Lieutenant-Gouverneur Marker
Built between 1827 and 1831 by the Royal Engineers for Sir Thomas Cochrane, this building was the official residence of the governor of Newfoundland until Confederation in 1949, when it became the residence of the lieutenant-governor. Like other government buildings of the era, it is in the Palladian style, characterized by a symmetrical façade with matching wings, evenly spaced windows and a centre hall plan. Its austere appearance is created by its plain, massive stone construction, prominent corner quoins and window surrounds, and large chimneys. Government House retains much of its original furnishing.
Ce bâtiment, construit entre 1827 et 1831 pour Sir Thomas Cochrane, a été la résidence officielle du gouverneur de Terre-Neuve jusqu'à la Confédération en 1949, puis celle du Lieutenant-gouverneur. Comme d'autres édifices gouvernementaux de l'époque, il est de style palladien, caractérisé par une façade et des ailes symétriques, des fenêtres à espacement régulier et un hall central. De construction simple et massive, ses
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Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada. Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 47° 34.283′ N, 52° 42.328′ W. Marker is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Avalon Peninsula. It is in Central St. John's. It is on Military Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Military Road, St John's NL A1C 3L8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula. It is also 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: Bannerman House (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); 28 Cochrane Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rennie's Mill Road Historic District / Le District Historique de Rennie's Mill Road (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fort William / Le Fort William (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Harris Cottage (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 32 Queen's Road
Photographed by Ayer & Sons, circa 1930s
2. Government House, St. John’s
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 10, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
