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Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 4)
Background and Construction
Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Civil Governors, 1825-1854
Newfoundland did not receive official colonial status until 1825, when the British government appointed the first civil governor, Sir Thomas Cochrane.
Government House: Introduction
A popular tourist attraction in St. John's, Government House represents the authority of the Crown through the office of the lieutenant-governor.
Setting and Influence
Information about the location chosen for the Government House, as well as the influences Government House had on St. John's.
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