Caverhill Hall

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Caverhill Hall
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Caverhill Hall in 2011
Caverhill Hall
Interactive map of the Caverhill Hall area
General information
Architectural style Baronial Style
Location Saint John, New Brunswick, 134 Sydney Street, Canada
Coordinates 45°16′13″N66°03′21″W / 45.2703225°N 66.0557219°W / 45.2703225; -66.0557219
Construction started1884
Design and construction
ArchitectJohn J. Brown
Main contractorEdward Brass
TypeMunicipal Heritage Preservation Act
DesignatedMarch 18, 1982
Reference no.703

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 Mecklenburg 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]

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History

Caverhill 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Caverhill Hall". www.historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 "The Finest Health Centre Building In The Dominion". The Daily Journal. 12 August 1922. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area Map". saintjohn.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Homes For the Duke". The Daily Herald. 23 August 1901. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Opening of The New Health Centre". The Daily Journal. 19 October 1922. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "A Health Centre". The Daily Mail. 5 April 1923. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Historic Saint John mansion sells after 5 years on market". CBC News . 16 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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