Caverhill Hall is a historic, castle-like residence in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is located on 134 Sydney Street,[1] at the corner of Sydney and Macklenburg Streets.[2] Caverhill Hall was built in 1884 for Simeon Jones, the Mayor of Saint John. Caverhill Hall was built using limestone and features a Baronial Style of architecture.[1] It is within the boundaries of the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area.[3]
| Caverhill Hall | |
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.jpg) Caverhill Hall in 2011 | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Baronial Style |
| Location | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Address | 134 Sydney Street |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°16′13″N 66°03′21″W / 45.2703225°N 66.0557219°W |
| Construction started | 1884 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John J. Brown |
| Main contractor | Edward Brass |
| Type | Municipal Heritage Preservation Act |
| Designated | March 18, 1982 |
| Reference no. | 703 |
History
editCaverhill Hall was built in 1884 for Simeon Jones, who served as the Mayor of Saint John at the time. It would later be inherited by his son, Robert Keltie Jones, who offered the residence to be used to host George V and Mary of Teck during their 1901 tour,[1] which the government accepted.[4] Caverhill Hall became a soldier's club during the First World War, and was used as a headquarters for Military District No. 7 for a few years thereafter.[2] In late 1922,[5] it was placed under a five-year lease to Saint John,[1][6] opening as the St. John Health Centre.[5][1] After World War II, Caverhill Hall was used for over two decades as the Royal Canadian Air Force Social Club, a recreational spot for the Royal Canadian Air Force.[1] It was also used as a nightspot, where it was called the 1880.[7] In 2012, Caverhill Hall was sold for CA$399,900 after being a listed property for five years. The original asking price was about $800,000.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Caverhill Hall". www.historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b "The Finest Health Centre Building In The Dominion". The Daily Journal. 12 August 1922. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area Map". saintjohn.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Homes For the Duke". The Daily Herald. 23 August 1901. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Opening of The New Health Centre". The Daily Journal. 19 October 1922. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "A Health Centre". The Daily Mail. 5 April 1923. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Historic Saint John mansion sells after 5 years on market". CBC News. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2024.