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The Flynn house2
The Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The Flynn house was originally built in the 1890's by a man named Patrick Burke. He also lived in the home with his family. Originally the home was situated on Mills Corner in Brigus but it was moved to its present site in 1905. This house was the location of Brigus's only telephone exchange for over twenty years.The exchange, operated by Mary Flynn was located in the east side of the house and consisted of two rooms, for the wicket and the counter. Another interesting feature of the home is the passageway, leading to the exchange, which existed under the stairs.
It is one of the many homes that have won the Southcott Award, a dedication to fine heritage architecture in Newfoundland.
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A view of the Flynn house22 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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An addition to the Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The portion of the home shown here is the newest addition to the house. Above the side door an extra bedroom was added.7
The right side of the Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Around the corner of the right side of the house is this beautiful curved wall. It is a very distinct element of the structure. This is the area of the house where Mary Flynn used to operate her telephone exchange.9
The kitchen of the Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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Outside the green french doors is the room where the telephone exchange was located. The equipment from the exchange was beyond repair when the current owners bought the house.11
The living room of the Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The living room is next to the kitchen, but it is separated by a staircase. This room has many old features such as the beam ceilings, as well as many newer features such as the propane fireplace and large patio doors.13
The staircase of the Flynn house26 August 2004
Irishtown Road, Brigus, Newfoundland
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The original staircase separating the kitchen and the living room. |
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