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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Moncton, New Brunswick

 
Joseph Salter Moncton 100 Monument image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2017
Joseph Salter Moncton 100 Monument
1 New Brunswick, Westmoreland County, Moncton — Joseph Salter Moncton 100 Monument
The Moncton 100 Monument honours Joseph Salter, shipbuilder, entrepreneur and first mayor of the Township of Moncton in 1855. Local entrepreneurs, whose names are inscribed on this monument, undertook funding of the project as their gift to the . . . Map (db m106613) HM
2 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — An Economic Engine / Un moteur économiqueRiviére Petitcodiac River
English: From the bygone days of New Brunswick's "Golden Age of Sail", its once-prosperous commercial fishery, and its growing tourism and ecotourism industry, the Petitcodiac River continues to play an important role in the . . . Map (db m150992) HM
3 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Aquatic Species / Les espèces aquatiquesRiviére Petitcodiac River
English: Historically, the Petitcodiac River was home to a large number of fish species. Both the rainbow smelt and Atlantic tomcod numbered in the hundreds of thousands. There were healthy populations of gaspereau, American eel, . . . Map (db m150985) HM
4 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Armenian Genocide Centennial Memorial1915 - 2015 — April 24, 1915 —
In memory of the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide and all victims of genocide A la mémoire de 1,5 millions de martyrs du génocide arménien et de toutes les victimes de génocideMap (db m106601) HM WM
5 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Arrival and SurvivalArrivée et survie — Ankunft und Überleben —
English: The Settlers of the Township of Monckton reached their destination after 44 days at sea, on June 3, 1766. Captain Jonathan Hall guided the sloop along Pennsylvania's Schuylkill River to the New England coast, then entered . . . Map (db m151002) HM
6 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Bilingual Banking / Une Banque Bilingue
English: The Provincial Bank Building (opposite) is located at the corner of Main and Downing. Commissioned in 1909 by the Provincial Bank of Canada to be its Maritime Provinces headquarters, this building was occupied by the bank . . . Map (db m150996) HM
7 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Capitol Theatre / Théâtre CapitolProvincial Historic Site / Lieu Historique Provincial
English: Built in 1926, the Capitol Theatre was designed by Moncton architect René-Arthur Fréchet and features frescoes by Emmanuel Briffa. With its deep, opera-style stage, the theatre has accommodated both motion pictures and live . . . Map (db m150964) HM
8 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Downing Place
English: Downing Street is the namesake of Johanna Downing, a Moncton resident from 1840 until 1876. She and her husband, Peter McSweeney, moved from Ireland to Hillsborough, New Brunswick, in 1832. Peter later became a farmer, real . . . Map (db m150995) HM
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9 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — First Moncton United Baptist ChurchFounded June 8, 1828
On this site a house of worship was erected in 1857 destroyed by fire 1913 present building dedicated to the glory of God May 16, 1915 160th Anniversary June 8, 1988 Heritage Moncton Inc.Map (db m151005) HM
10 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — First Settlers / Premiers Colons
This part of "Le Coude" (The Bend) was in earlier times called Terre-Rouge. Three families from the Grand-Prée region first settled here: Jean Babineau & Isabelle Breau, circa 1733, followed by Joseph Breau & Isabelle Thibodeau and Charles . . . Map (db m106603) HM
11 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — From River to Firm Land / De la rivière à la terre ferme
English: Downing Street was an important hub for many industries relying on various modes of transportation for the arrival and shipment of cargo and merchandise. Français: La rue Downing était une plaque tournante . . . Map (db m150998) HM
12 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Journey to a New CountryVoyage vers un nouveau pays — Reise in ein neues Land —
English: 1 • This journey began in Europe where eight families, seven of German origin, and one of Welsh origin, set out to seek a new homeland. It ended here, on these muddy Banks of the Petitcodiac River, when the families of . . . Map (db m151001) HM
13 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Masonic Temple / Temple de l’Ordre maçonnique
Masonic Temple Temple de l’Ordre maçonnique 1924 Designated Heritage Property 1996 Désigné lieu patrimoniale en 1996Map (db m151152) HM
14 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Methodism in Moncton
This plaque commemorates Methodism in Moncton 1781 Ministry of Methodist Preachers 1822 Circuit established 1828 Methodist Society formed 1847 First denominational church in Moncton, corner of Main and Wesley Streets 1877 . . . Map (db m151214) HM
15 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Over the Years / Au fil des ans
English: These maps and street directories of Moncton show businesses and homes once located on Downing Street. Français: Ces cartes et répertoires de Moncton montrent les entreprises et résidences autrefois situées . . . Map (db m150999) HM
16 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — Settlers Landing
English: In honour of the permanent settlers of the Monckton township, the Stief, Lutz, Treitz, Jones, Sommers, Copple, Ricker and Wortman families who came up the Petitcodiac River from Pennsylvania and landed on the bank of this . . . Map (db m151000) HM
17 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — St. Bernards Church
First wooden church erected in 1872 Cornerstone present church laid 1888 100th anniversary of first celebrated mass November 1, 1991 November 1, 1891 — November 1, 1991 Heritage Moncton IncorporatedMap (db m150993) HM
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18 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — The Art of Advertising / L’art de la publicité
English: The Peter McSweeney Company Limited (700 Main) offered a special sale called the Red and Green Tag Campaign twice a year, when the tides allowed customers to arrive by ship in the morning to go shopping and return home in . . . Map (db m150997) HM
19 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — The Moncton SettlementLe peuplement de Moncton — Die Siedlungsgemeinde Moncton —
English: When they first arrived, the settlers lived together in small, rough cabins. But soon, each family built its own home, as stipulated in the Articles of Agreement. Initially, all livestock was housed in a communal shed. The . . . Map (db m151003) HM
20 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — The Shipbuilding Era / La construction navaleRiviére Petitcodiac River
English: Because of access to the Atlantic Ocean and an abundance of timber, communities along the Petitcodiac, like others in New Brunswick, flourished during the "Golden Age of Sail". It began as early as 1827, when Moncton was . . . Map (db m150981) HM
21 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — The Tidal Bore / le mascaretRiviére Petitcodiac River
English: Powered by the high tides of the Bay of Fundy, the tidal bore has fascinated visitors and residents for generations. It was considered one of the top tidal phenomena in the world until the construction of a causeway in the . . . Map (db m150960) HM
22 New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Moncton — The Transcript Building
Built in 1900 by John T. Hawke, Publisher and Editor of The Transcript Revitalized in 1990 by the Law Firm of Ellsworth Johnson & Partners Registered as a Historic Place on September 9, 1996 This commemorative plaque was erected by Ellsworth . . . Map (db m150994) HM
 
 
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