In 1851, the Marco Polo was launched in Saint John as a 3-masted clipper ship. During her launch, her keel became stuck in a mudflat, causing her hull to fall…
Drury Lane Theatre
Drury Lane Theatre, the first building to be used uniquely as a theatre in Saint John, opened on 3 February 1809. It was also known as the Theatre in Drury…
Ralph “Tiger” Thomas
Ralph “Tiger” Thomas is a well-known amateur and professional boxer who has been inducted into several sports Halls of Fame. Thomas spent the better part of 33 years promoting and…
James Woodburn Residence – Saint John
The James Woodburn Residence, 101-103 Orange Street is recognized as one of a collection of Italianate, Queen Anne Revival and Second Empire buildings that were built after two thirds of…
Kevin MacMichael
The career of Kevin MacMichael certainly has been an interesting one. Born in Saint John (1951) and coming from a musical background, his father played drums and his mother was…
Provincial Lunatic Asylum
The Provincial Lunatic Asylum was constructed in 1835 at the corner of Wentworth and Leinster streets in “uptown” Saint John, making it the first mental health facility constructed in British North America. Ground…