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Grand Falls House

One of the most recognizable buildings in Grand Falls today, the Grand Falls House, was built in the spring and summer of 1909 by 300 men, under the supervision of Tom Brown. It was built on a concrete basement and had a stately appearance with black siding and white trim, resembling an English country house. The house is surrounded by white birches on spacious grounds overlooking the Exploits River. There are steps built down the bank giving access to the river side.

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Grand Falls House
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society
Jocelyn Hodder

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Grand Falls House
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Photograph taken by Jocelyn Hodder

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Grand Falls House and Property
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Jocelyn Hodder

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Grand Falls House
August 1955
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society A.N.D Collection

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This Edwardian country home still stands on the banks of the Exploits River, surrounded by a stand of mainly birch trees and several acres of landscaped grounds. Some of the interior features which still remain in the structure are the large fireplaces constructed of local rock, leaded windows and splendid staircases.

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Grand Falls House Grounds
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Photograph by Jocelyn Hodder

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Rock Walls
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Jocelyn Hodder

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Grand Falls House Rock Walls
August 2007
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada

Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Photograph by Jocelyn Hodder

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Notable local structures: Rock walls
1962
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society A.N.D. Collection

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The interior of the house is divided into suites. The fireplaces, which are located in every room, were built of local stone by local artisans. Likewise, the woodwork, trim and doors were handmade. The second floor has a viewing area with stained glass windows. From the Grand Falls House, visitors have a commanding view of the Exploits River. Over the years, it has seen many illustrious visitors from Lord and Lady Baden-Powell to the Premier of Russia, Alexei Kosygin.

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Fireplace in the Grand Falls House
2010
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society
Photograph taken by Jocelyn Hodder

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Retired Employees AND Co. Grand Falls
1947
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada
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Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society A.N.D Collection
E.I. Bishop Photo

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Prominent Visitors (Grand Falls House Guestbook Entries)
1909-Present
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, Canada

Prominent Visitors (Grand Falls House Guestbook Entries)

British Notables

-Laurence Cadbury

-Lord and Lady Baden-Powell

-Lord Northcliffe (Alfred Harmsworth)

-Lords Rothermere (Harold, Esmond, Vere, Jonathan Harmsworth)

-The Earl of Cromer and Lady Cromer (Esme Harmsworth)

-Lady Patricia Harmsworth

-Lord Tangley

-Lord and Lady Howe

-Lord Strabolg

-Lord Taylor of Harlow

-Viscount Alexander and Lady Margaret Alexander of Tunis

-Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

-Cecil and Margaret King (nephew of Northcliffe and Rothermere)

Canadian Notables

-Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson

-Prime Minister John & Mrs. Olave Diefenbaker

-Gov. Gen. Roland and Morah Michener

-Gov. Gen. Mme. Jeanne Leger

-Gov. Gen. Vincent Massey

-The Hon. Don Jamieson, M.P.

-the Hon. Judy LaMarsh, M.P.

-the Hon. J.W.Pickersgill, M.P.

NL Politicians

-J.R.Smallwood

-Malcolm Hollett

-P.J.Warren

-C.H.Ballam

-E.S.Spencer

-J.R.Chalker

-Charles Granger

-F.W.Rowe

-Gregory Power

Others

- 1951 New York Rangers

- Dickie Moore, Montreal Canadians

- Gordon Pinsent

- J.W. and Esther Herder

- Stephen and Joan Herder

- Vera and Albert Perlin

- Lewis and Olga Ayre

- G.A.Frecker

- Cluney MacPherson

- C.C.Pratt

- M.O.Mprgan

- Leslie Harris

- S.J. and Margaret Carew

- John and Henrietta Harvey

- Wm. And Edith Job

- E.B.Foran

- Leonard Miller

- Raymond Gushue

Groups

- Salvation Army Commissioners

- Heads of the RC Church in NL

- Moderator of the United Church of Canada

- Heads of the Anglican Church of NL, N.B. & Quebec

- Numerous Military Groups

- Empire Parliamentary Delegation ,U.K.

- National Research Coumcil of Canada

- Dominion Office Personnel, London

Newspapers

- Associated Newspapers, London

- American Press

Other visitors included the following:

-Comm. L.H.Nicholson, RCMP

-T.C.A.Hislop, High Commissioner for New Zealand

-F.M.Forde, High Commissioner for Australia

-Officers of the Supreme Court of NL on circuit

-Members of the first Trans-Atlantic , Imperial Airways

-Admiral Charles Little

-Maj.Gen.L.I.Pay, D.S.O. Commander of Canadian Forces

-Members of the Algonquin Regiment

-Members from H.Q., Atlantic Command, 1941

-Members of the Royal Commission on Transportation

In addition, there were always personnel from the pulp and paper industry from the U.K. the U.S. and Quebec throughout each year, as well as those involved with the ASARCO plant in Buchans. Ships' officers from both the Harmsworth paper carriers and various landings at Botwood were also accommodated.

Credits:
Grand Falls Windsor Heritage Society