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Matching Articles"19th Century" (Total 157)

Conducting the 19th Century Seal Fishery

The commercial spring seal hunt was one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most dangerous and demanding industries in the 19th century.
The 19th Century Steamer Seal Fishery

As seals became more difficult to harvest, Newfoundland outfitters turned first to larger sailing vessels and then to wooden-hulled steamers.
Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods

Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Newfoundland and Canada: 1864-1949

Whether Newfoundland and Labrador should remain independant or join the federation of Canada, was an issue from 1864 to 1949.
The Denominational Compromise

After 1832, two political parties emerged. The Conservative party and the Liberal or Reform party.
Disasters 1892-1929

Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
Responsible Government, 1855-1933

This article is about the Responsible government system that was in place in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1855 to 1933.
Shift Towards Responsible Government

A look at the shift in Newfoundland politics towards responsible government during the second half of the 19th century.
28 Cochrane Street, St. John's, NL

About 28 Cochrane Street, a Registered Heritage Structure rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1892.
3 Park Place, St. John's, NL

About the Registered Heritage Structure on 3 Park Place, located in St. John's, NL and most likely constructed in 1881.
377 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL

About 377 Duckworth Street, a Registered Heritage Structure located in St. John's, NL and originally built between 1876-1880.
562-564 Water Street, St. John's, NL

About 562-564 Water Street, a Registered Heritage Structure located in St. John's and built around 1850.
Alexander House (Bonavista)

About the Alexander House, the oldest documented residential structure in Newfoundland.
Alexander and Jennie Templeman House, Bonavista, NL

About the Alexander and Jennie Templeman house, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista in 1895.
Anderson House, St. John's, NL

About the Anderson House, a Registered Heritage Structure located at 42 Powers Court in St. John's and built circa 1804-1805.
Angel House, St. John's, NL

About the Registered Heritage Structure on 146 Hamilton Ave. in St. John's. Ancestral home of the Angel Family from 1879 ti 1997.
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (St. John's)

About the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a Registered Heritage Structure located on 16 Church Hill in St. John's that dates back to 1699.
Archibald Bennett House, Brooklyn, NL

About the Archibald Bennett house, a Registered Heritage Structure built in 1890 by Archibald Bennett, a local carpenter.
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.

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