Category: History
Winnifred Blair
Miss Canada was a beauty pageant for young women in Canada. It was founded in Hamilton in 1945. Winnifred Blair of Saint John, was proclaimed the first Miss Canada on 11 February 1923 at an earlier, u... Read More
Old Post Office Saint John
The Old Post Office on Prince William Street in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its former use as a post office. The Old Post Office is one of a collection... Read More
Eldon Rathburn
Eldon Davis Rathburn, CM, (1916 – 2008) a Canadian film composer, pianist, organist, and teacher was born in Queenstown. Known as the “Dean of Canadian film composers,” he composed over 300... Read More
George Weldon Residence – Saint John
The George Weldon Residence, 22 Queen Square South in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with its former occupants. The George Weldon Residenc... Read More
Molly Kool
Myrtle Kool, known to everyone as Molly Kool, was born in Alma in 1916, to a Dutch sea captain, Paul Kool, and his wife. Her father built and operated a scow the “Jean K.”, named after Mol... Read More
Seaman’s Mission – Saint John
The Seaman’s Mission on Prince William Street in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its association with Lady Alice Tilley and the Seaman’s Institute. It is also designated f... Read More
John Clarence Webster
John Clarence Webster, CMG FRSC FRS FRSE was born October 21, 1863 in Shediac. He became a physician pioneering in Obstetrics and gynaecology who in retirement had a second career as an historia... Read More