Records With Access Point "Saint John"
116 results found (112 digitized image(s) available).
Lutes collection
Fonds - [ca.1895]
P10
These negatives were donated by Allen W. Lutes of Moncton (b. 15 Oct 1908 Dawson Settlement, NB, d 9 Oct 1984) to PANB in the summer of 1972. Little is known of Lutes's relationship with these negatives other than it seems likely he received them via a family member and that he wished "them to be of some value to our local people".
Isaac Erb fonds
Fonds - 1900-1910
P11
Isaac Erb (1846-1924) was born in Kars, Kings County, the son of John Erb and Mary Ann Morrell Erb. He married Frances Huestis and they had two children, John H. and Lavinia F. A professional photographer, his career spanned more than 50 years, from 1870 to 1924. Whether in the studio or on location, Erb’s camera captured the many facets of contemporary Saint John, and his work led him throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Maine. The composition of his portraits and commercial photographs show the artistic temperament of the 19th century cameraman. This personal style continues well into the 20th century. His attention to detail and unique perspective on his subjects contributed in equal parts to his success in a business marked by transiency and brevity. By the end of his career he had produced more than 12,000 images, all of which he meticulously recorded in his logbooks. The approximately 3,400 extant glass negatives make up one of the most comprehensive collection of...
Saint John Customs House on Prince William Street
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\4
The second Saint John Customs House at 189 Prince William Street in Saint John, ca. 1900. Construction began after the original Customs House burnt down in the Saint John fire of 1877. Although this building has "1880" inscribed in the center at the top, it was officially completed and opened in 1881. This building was demolished replaced by the current (2013) structure in the late 1950s after an act of architectural vandalism.
Original Union Depot train station in Saint John
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\5
The original Union Depot train station, 99 Station Street, Saint John ca. 1900. Erected in 1884, this structure was demolished and replaced in 1933 by the grand Union Station, which was in turn demolished in 1973. Harbour Station was built at this location, opening for business in 1993.
Statue of Samuel de Champlain in Queen Square in Saint John
Item - [ca.1906]
P11\8
A statute of Samuel de Champlain stands at the center of Queen Square, pointing to the mouth of the St. John River in Saint John. The statute was built in 1904 to commemorate the 500 year anniversary of Champlain's discovery and naming of the St. John River.
Caverhill Hall on Sydney Street in Saint John
Item - [ca.1903]
P11\10
Caverhill Hall, a castle-like mansion at 134 Sydney Street in Saint John. The structure was built in 1884for Brewer and then mayor of Saint John Simeon Jones. It was named for Jones' mother's maiden name. In 1901, it housed the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York and the Prince of Wales, who later became King George V.
Market slip during high tide in Saint John
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\18
Market slip during high tide in Saint John. Sailboats line piers on both sides and a barge piled with barrels is moored to the pier on the left. There is a canoe for sale, bottom right and a Dominion Coal Co. Limited building at the end of the pier on the right.
Market slip during high tide in Saint John
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\19
Market slip during high tide, Saint John, ca. 1900. Sailboats line piers on both sides, and a barge piled with barrels is moored to the pier on the left. There is a canoe for sale, bottom right, and a Dominion Coal Co. Limited building at the end of the pier on the right. Note: there are two large fingerprints visible in the emulsion in the centre of the image.
Market slip at low tide in Saint John
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\20
Sailboats, with hulls on dry ground due to low tide, line piers on both sides. Men transfer barrels from a barge to a horse-drawn cart.
Main Street in Saint John
Item - [ca.1900]
P11\24
2003 information from John Leefe of Liverpool, NS, a graduate of Saint John High School class of 1960, identifies the store, far left, as Pidgeon's store, owned by Caleb Burpee Pidgeon, the father of Walter Pidgeon, the famous actor who left Saint John for Hollywood.
Steamer "State of Maine" in Saint John Harbor
Item
P11\82
Steamer "State of Maine" was built by Hagget & Co. in Damariscotta Maine, 1878. Had a length of 216 feet, 40 feet, and weighed 1,536 tons. Curtsey of New Brunswick Museum.
"Athenia" in port of Saint John Harbor
Item - 1905-1913
P11\88
The SS Athenia made its first voyage as a passenger ship March 25th, 1905 when it embarked from Glasgow for Saint John and continued sailing to Saint John, Montreal Quebec. The boat sunk on August 16th 1917 by a German submarine with the loss of 15 lives and 440 horses.