St. John's in CensusDiv 1 - Avalon Peninsula-St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Herbert J. Russell, C.B.E.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2014
1. Herbert J. Russell, C.B.E. Marker
Herbert J. Russell, C.B.E.
Mr. Russell began his carrer with the Newfoundland Railway on September 12, 1906, as an express messenger and stenographer. He rose quickly through various management positions to become general manager on August 29, 1923 ant the age of 32. He died in service as general manager on February 26, 1949. Mr. Russell was a man of many interests and during his lifetime made a substantial contribution to the Newfoundland Railway, and to the province as a whole.
Erected 1970 by The co-workers of Herbert J. Russell.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1889.
Location. 47° 33.279′ N, 52° 42.816′ W. Marker is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in CensusDiv 1 - Avalon Peninsula-St. John's. It is on Water Street close to Job Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 495 Water Street, St John's NL A1E, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir Robert Gillespie Reid (a few steps from this marker); Former Newfoundland Railway Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Apothecary Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thompson Building (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); ODwyer Block (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); St. Johns Court House (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Monument) (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); John Reeves (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. John's.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2014
2. Herbert J. Russell, C.B.E. Marker
This marker is slightly to the left and being the flagpole.
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3. Herbert J. Russell
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
