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The 'Brittoner'2
The 'Brittoner', named after Captain John Wilcox23 May 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The word "Brittoner" is derived from a term Captain Wilcox used to describe British people. Instead of referring to them as "Britishers," he would call them "Brittoners." The famous story goes, as he was defending his boat against the French he claimed, "No Frenchman would ever come aboard his boat while there was a Brittoner on board!" From then on, he was known as "Brittoner Wilcox." His son was branded "The Young Brittoner" and he was also the first to reside in "The Brittoner" house.The house was not always a duplex. It has gone though many interior and exterior changes to make it the home it is today. The left side of the house is now used as a Bed and Breakfast, while the right hand side is a family dwelling.
The next several pictures will take you on a tour throughout the right side of "The Brittoner."
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Main hallway with original ceiling and old staircase23 May 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Dining room with beautiful arched hutch23 May 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Living room with lathwork ceilings23 September 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Coal burning fireplace in the living room23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The second floor of the 'Brittoner'23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The second floor hallway features wide moldings and baseboards.10
The master bedroom of the 'Brittoner'23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The master bedroom also features a fireplace23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Looking down the attic stairs in the 'Brittoner'23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The attic room of the 'Brittoner'23 June 2004
Water Street, Brigus, Newfoundland
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This is one of the two attic rooms. The other small room is a guest room. |
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