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Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 15)

Christmas Cards Had a Personal Touch

A profile of Harold Berwick Goodridge (1901-1989), teacher and painter.
Allied Installations

During the Second World War, Newfoundland played a pivotal role in Allied naval strategy for the North Atlantic.
The American Presence in Newfoundland and Labrador

Under its Leased Bases Agreement with Britain, the United States had permission to establish military bases in Newfoundland.
Background and Construction

Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II

As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of 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.
Disasters 1892-1929

Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
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.
Fort Pepperrell, St. John's

About the American military base, Fort Pepperrell, located in St. John's during World War II.
Setting and Influence

Information about the location chosen for the Government House, as well as the influences Government House had on St. John's.
The St. John's Fire of 1892

About the St. John's fire that started on 8 July 1892 in a stable after a lit pipe or match fell into a bundle of hay.
Architecture of St. John's, 1800-1892

Information about the architectural background of St. John's from 1800-1892.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940

About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Military Bases, NL

Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.
Rebuilding St. John's: Reconstruction after the 1892 Fire

Information about the St. John's 1892 fire with emphasis on the reconstruction of the city after the disaster.

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 15)

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