St. John's in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, 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, Newfoundland. Marker 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.

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); St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral (about 180 meters away); St. John’s Court House (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Monument)

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); O’Dwyer Block (approx. half a kilometer away); Thompson Building (approx. half a kilometer 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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 20 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.