Gower Street United Church

Formerly Methodist, this building represents the Romanesque Revival style. It was designed by the English architect Elijah Hoole. Construction was completed in 1896.

St. John the Baptist (Anglican) Cathedral

This building represents the Gothic Revival Style. The architect was George Gilbert Scott. Construction occurred between 1848 and 1880, delayed due to financial difficulties.

Devon House

This building dates from ca. 1880

House #1

House #5

The mansard roof and arched windows are characteristic of the Second Empire style. This building probably dates from the 1880s. The duplex form is unusual.

Painted Houses #1

St. John's is well-known for its brightly painted houses.

Painted Houses #2

This example is especially vivid...

Painted Houses #3

South Beach Residences

I was definitely not expecting to see Art Deco architecture in Newfoundland!

Archway Building

I absolutely love archways.

Bank of British North America

The architect of ths structure was David Stirling of Halifax. Construction was finished in 1850, and it continued to be used as a bank until 1985. It is in the Italianate style.

Corner Building

Grace Building

This building dates from 1898. I especially love the turret on top of the structure.

St. John's Courthouse

This Romanesque Revival-style building was constructed between 1900 and 1904. The architect was W. T. Whiteway.

Industrial Building

Note especially the arched windows and the lovely details along the cornice.

Old Factory

Despite its derelict condition, this building retains a few interetsing architectural including the glass bricks and the Greek key design along the roofline.

Quidi Vidi

This charming little fishing village is located entirely within the city limits.

Signal Hill