Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Lise Sorensen

Biography of painter Lise Sorensen
Visual Arts

The visual arts have long played a part in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador, though they may never have been as significant or visible as they are today.
Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940)

Biography of Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940).
The Colonial Building

The importance of the Colonial Building to suffrage, the Chinese, and Bella 'Bobbie' Robertson.
Benevolent Irish Society Building, St. John's, NL

About the Benevolent Irish Society Building, a Registered Heritage Structure located on 48 Queen's Road in St. John's and initially constructed between 1877 to 1880.
The Benevolent Irish Society, 1806-2000

In early 19th century Newfoundland, one of the most active and influential fraternal organizations was the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS).
Creed and Culture, 1784-1830

Creed and culture of the Irish immigrant population in Newfoundland from 1784-1830.
The Irish Christian Brothers in 19th-century Newfoundland

A lay order of religious men, the Irish Christian Brothers were recognized as a 'congregation' whose mission was to serve and educate the poor.
The Veiled Virgin

About the statue, The Veiled Virgin, created by renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza.