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Municipal Plan for the town of Wabana

Municipal Plan for the town of Wabana

In 1958, a new Municipal Plan was prepared for the Wabana Town Council. This was at the height of mining activity when the future of Bell Island was […]
Ad for J. Charlie Sapp’s business in St. John’s

Ad for J. Charlie Sapp’s business in St. John’s

Advertisement for J. Charlie Sapp’s business as a general importer and jobber in wholesale and retail general dry goods. It emphasizes a specialty in ready-made clothing, an abundance […]
David Shaheen’s 1913 business stationery

David Shaheen’s 1913 business stationery

Advertisement says David Shaeen General Dealer Dry and Fancy Goods Ready-Made Clothing. Jewellery. Etc. in the centre. At the bottom right hand side there is Bell Island, C.B. […]
1932 Map of St. John’s

1932 Map of St. John’s

The outlined area was redeveloped in the late 1950s into the 1960s. It includes the area known as the Central Slum as well as part of New Gower […]
1898-1936 Map of St. John’s Lebanese businesses and residences

1898-1936 Map of St. John’s Lebanese businesses and residences

Aerial map of downtown St. John’s. Green dots mark Lebanese businesses along the downtown core particularly New Gower and Water Street. Black diamonds mark Lebanese business owner’s homes.  […]