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Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 17)
Electrifying the Island
An article on electrifying the island of Newfoundland following confederation with Canada in 1949.
Cataloguing at Ferryland
A look at the ways in which the Conservation Laboratory in Ferryland catalogues its artifacts
Bell Island Sinkings
Bell Island is one of the few locations in North America that German forces directly attacked during the Second World War.
Sinking of the Caribou
About the sinking of the passenger ferry, the SS Caribou by the German U-boat, U-69, on the night of October 13/14, 1942.
Disasters 1892-1929
Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
Electrification
A look at the development of electricity in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
ERCO and Long Harbour
One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
Merchant Mariners
About the vital and dangerous role that merchant mariners played in the Second World War.
Other U-Boat Encounters
This article is about the U-boats encountered in Atlantic waters near Newfoundland and Labrador during WWII.
The Church of England
Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940
About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Pinetree Radar Base: Environmental Concerns
As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.
Marconi
About the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, his life, his work, and his dealings with Newfoundland.
Mass Media
Mass media in Newfoundland and Labrador. Examples discussed include newspapers, radio, television, and the telegraph.
Pinetree Radar Site
Pine Tree Radar Site is one of three warning systems selected when NORAD decided to build a number of Aircraft Control and Warning Stations.
Post-1949 Communications and Transportation
About the advances in communication and transportation technology after 1949 and how it affected Newfoundland and Labrador life.
Religion in Newfoundland and Labrador
A broad look at religion in Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the centuries.
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