Historical Markers in Postal Code A1C

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Historical Markers in Postal Code A1C

By Barry Swackhamer, June 22, 2014

Detail from the 1729-1870 Policing in a Young Colony panel

1 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Monument) —

This monument includes three panels outlining the history of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Panel 1: 1729-1870 Policing in a Young Colony Fishing Admiral Justice The 15th century fishery off Newfoundland was primarily a . . . — — Map (db m79138) HM

2 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — Bank of British North America — 1849 —

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 . . . — — Map (db m79056) HM

3 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — Former Bank of British North America — L’ancienne Bank of North America —

English This Italianate style building recalls evolution of banking in Newfoundland, Designed by Halifax architect David Stirling for the Bank of British North America, it opened in 1850 at a time when British investors controlled banking . . . — — Map (db m79034) HM

4 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — Masonic Temple — 1894-1897 —

Built to replace the Long’s Hill Temple destroyed by fire in 1892, the cornerstone of this building was laid by Sir William Whitewall on August 23, 1894. The Temple is the largest brick fraternal lodge in the province, and with its classical revival . . . — — Map (db m79057) HM

5 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — O’Dwyer Block — 1847 —

This building was constructed for Richard O’Dwyer, a prominent merchant from Waterford, to house his officies and retail stores, but also to accommodate other merchants. With its classically-detailed, granite block facade, the building would have . . . — — Map (db m79061) HM

6 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral — Cathédrale Anglicane St. John the Baptist —

English Begun in 1847, under the direction of Bishop Feild, this cathedral was designed by the noted British architect George Gilbert Scott and is an internationally important monument of the Gothic Revival style. Its historical . . . — — Map (db m79058) HM

7 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — St. John’s Court House — Le Palais de justice de St. John’s —

English The St. John’s Court House, built 1900-1094, is by far the most striking and elaborate courthouse in the province. Set into a steep hill it commands a dramatic view of the harbour. The Romanesque Revival building was designed by . . . — — Map (db m79032) HM

8 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — Thompson Building — c 1847 —

Built after the 1846 fire, this structure housed a wide range of enterprises including Lash’s Bakery, the Railway Hotel, and McNamara and Thompson, both jewelers. Constructed with a timber frame, stone foundation and a brick exterior, it was among . . . — — Map (db m79059) HM

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9 ► Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — William Carson — 1770-1843 —

English Born in Scotland, Carson came to Newfoundland as a physician in 1808, and became an ardent advocate of social and political reform. He was leader in the campaign for an elected legislature, established in 1832, and helped bring . . . — — Map (db m79033) HM

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