Central St. John's in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Rennie's Mill Road Historic District
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Le District Historique de Rennie's Mill Road
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, August 2, 2024
1. Rennie's Mill Road Historic District / Le District Historique de Rennie's Mill Road Marker
In the aftermath of the city's Great Fire of 1846, Rennie's Mill Road was developed as a residential area where the prosperous residents sought tranquil and safe accommodations away from the crowded downtown core. It contains a remarkably harmonious and homogeneous grouping of large, wooden homes that are closely associated with individuals prominent in the political, financial and social life of Newfoundland, among them four prime ministers of the colony. Built in the latter part of the 19th century, a substantial number of these houses were designed in the Second Empire style, which, with its steep mansard roofs, is one of the most characteristic residential forms in St. John's. Another popular style represented is the Queen Anne Revival, which is similar in scale but more varied in form. This district is a rare intact 19th century example of the planning phenomenon: the residential suburb.
Le district de Rennie's Mill Road est devenu un quartier résidentiel après le grand incendie de St. John's en
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 47° 34.352′ N, 52° 42.598′ W. Marker is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Avalon Peninsula. It is in Central St. John's. It is on Rennies Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 A Rennies Mill Road, St John's NL A1C 3R1, 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: Harris Cottage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Government House / Résidence Du Lieutenant-Gouverneur (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 32 Queen's Road (approx. half a kilometer away); Bannerman House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); 28 Cochrane Street (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Townshend (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Newfoundland National War Memorial (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Fort William / Le Fort William (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. John's.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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