St. John's in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Bank of British North America

1849

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2014

1. Bank of British North America Marker

Inscription. This Italianate style building, Newfoundland’s first commercial bank building, constructed in 1849 to the design of Halifax architect David Stirling. The mansard roof was added in 1885. Burnt out and rebuilt after the 1892 fire, it retains a very fine interior, designed by William Howe Greene, in the manager’s residence above the banking floor.

Erected by Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 47° 33.953′ N, 52° 42.383′ W. Marker is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Avalon Peninsula. It is on Duckworth Street close to Soloman's Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 276 Duckworth Street, St John's NL A1C, 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: Former Bank of British North America (here, next to this marker); William Carson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (about 90 meters away); John Reeves (about 150 meters away); St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral (about 180 meters away); Gower Street United Church (about 240 meters away);

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St. John’s Court House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Newfoundland National War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. John's.

Also see . . .
1. Bank of British North America - Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador. Formed in 1835, the Bank of British North America established its first colonial branch in Newfoundland in 1837. Subsequently, other branches were opened in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, the Yukon and in California. (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Bank of British North America. Formed in 1835, the Bank of British North America established its first colonial branch in Newfoundland in 1837. Subsequently, other branches were opened in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, the Yukon and in California. (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2014

2. Bank of British North America Marker

The marker is at the right corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.