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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HGQ_fort-howe_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
Three markers are mounted on this monumentFort Howe
English Late in 1777 Major Gilfred Studholme hurriedly fortified this ridge overlooking the mouth of the Saint John River. Throughout the remainder of the American Revolutionary War the presen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HFL_irish-immigrant-memorial_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
This Celtic cross, erected in 1967 by descendants of the Irish settlers, is a half scale replica of a cross which stands on Partridge Island in Saint John Harbour.
A reproduction of the plaque on the original cross is shown below.
This monument …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY7_the-great-fire-of-1877-l-incendie-de-1877_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
There are two side to this marker
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The Great Fire of 1877
One of the most destructive fires of modern times occurred at Saint John, N.B., on Wednesday, June 20th, 1877. It was more calamitous in its character than the terrible conflagr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY5_canada-original-city_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
English What do you do for a 225th anniversary The answer in Canada first incorporated city was celebrate! Saint John 225: The Original City/La ville originale was a year-long celebration of the city heritage, creativity and cultures. Neighbourhoo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GXV_dock-street-generating-station_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
English The New Brunswick Electric Power Commission DOCK STREET PLANT, built on this site in 1889, was the longest continually operating electrical generation station in the world.
Built by the Saint John Railway Company, the 18,000 kilowatt plant…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GX9_saint-john-city-market_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
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Built between 1874 ad 1876, the Saint John City market narrowly escaped the fire that swept through the town in 1877 and stands today as a rare and distinguished example of a 19th century market building. Designed in the Second Empire styl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GX8_king-square_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
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King Square, named for King George III of England, was granted to the City of Saint John by royal charter in 1785. During its early years, the grounds were the site of such public uses as oxen roasts, fireworks displays, militia parades, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GX5_king-edward-vii-memorial-bandstand_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
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The Memorial Bandstand was designed and built in 1908 for the City Coronet Band by Neil Brodie, a local architect. One year later, it was donated to the City of Saint John in the name of Edward VII of England.
The bandstand is made of vari…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GWT_founding-of-new-brunswick_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
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The increase of population consequent upon the large influx of Loyalists in 1783 and 1784 convinced the British government of the desirability of creating the Province of New Brunswick. This was done on 16 August 1784. Brigadier General Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GWS_saint-john-original-burial-ground_Saint-John-New-Brunswick.html
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Saint John original burial ground was established on this site shortly after the landing of the United Empire Loyalists in 1783. After its closure as a cemetery in 1845, the site became a memorial garden with tree lined walkways and flowe…