City of St. John's Heritage Awards

The City of St. John’s built heritage is a significant part of the City’s culture.  Each year on Heritage Day, the third Monday in February, the City takes a moment to recognize individuals and businesses for their outstanding heritage restoration efforts.

“Our built heritage is part of what makes St. John’s unique,” said Councillor Sandy Hickman. “I commend the award recipients for their hard work and accomplishment in restoring and celebrating our heritage.”

This year, Certificates of Recognition have been awarded to the following residents and businesses:

• Ann Marie Whelan, General Manager of O’Brien Farm Foundation for Thimble Cottage: 150 Oxen Pond Road.
• Kim Shipp, Director of MUN Botanical Gardens and Gail Pearcey, President of Friends of MUN Botanical Garden Inc. for Squires Carriage House: 315-317 Mount Scio Road.
• Lindsay Loveless on behalf of Roosevelt Properties Limited for the Victoria Park Condominiums (former CEI Club): 181 Hamilton Avenue.
• Bruce Blackwood on behalf of Spaces for 55 Rennie’s Mill Road.
• David Young on behalf of Carrick Enterprises Ltd.  for 312 Water Street.

“These properties are a wonderful illustration of what can be accomplished when owners take pride in their homes, businesses and City,” said Councillor Dave Lane. “Congratulations to each of the award recipients on a job well done.”
 
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City of St. John's
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