Examples of Newfoundland Folk Architecture

Bonavista, Newfoundland's largest fishing community, was first settled in the late 1600s. While fishing was the principle occupation of the people of Bonavista for four centuries, fishermen also built houses, flakes, boats, and furniture. The fine buildings and unique architectural features of this town provide a great example of the skills and creativity of these craftsmen.

First Generation House

Reproduced by permission of David Mills. From John J. Mannion, ed., The Peopling of Newfoundland: essays in historical geography, Social and Economic Papers series; No. 8 (St. John's, NL: Institute of Social and Economic Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland, © 1977) 84, 89, 86.

Second Generation House

Reproduced by permission of David Mills. From John J. Mannion, ed., The Peopling of Newfoundland: essays in historical geography, Social and Economic Papers series; No. 8 (St. John's, NL: Institute of Social and Economic Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland, © 1977) 84, 89, 86.

Third Generation House

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 303, 122.

Fourth Generation House

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 303, 122.

House with Double Peaked Dormers

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 112, 215, 383, 105, 229.

House Featuring a Hipped Gable Roof

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 112, 215, 383, 105, 229.

House Featuring a Low Slope Gable Roof

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 112, 215, 383, 105, 229.

House Featuring a Steep Gable Roof

Reproduced by permission of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's, NL. From Dale Jarvis, ed., Heritage Inventory of the Bonavista Peninsula: preliminary Inventory report of selected pre-1920 structures in the Bonavista Peninsula area, vol. 1 (St. John's, NL: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, © 1995) 112, 215, 383, 105, 229.