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Richibucto Marine Hospital

36 Indian Rock Lane, Rexton, New Brunswick, E4W, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2004/09/30

Richibucto Marine Hospital kitchen extension at the rear of the main building.; Village of Rexton 2004
Rear kitchen extension to the building
Photo of the Richibucto Marine Hospital south elevation taken from the Richibucto River; Village of Rexton 2004
Richibucto Marine Hospital South Elevation
West elevation, Richibucto Marine Hospital, 2004.; Village of Rexton
Richibucto Marine Hospital

Other Name(s)

n/a

Links and documents

Construction Date(s)

1853/01/01 to 1854/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2004/11/22

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Richibucto Marine Hospital is a wood framed building situated on a prominent location on the shoreline facing the Richibucto River in the Village of Rexton.

Heritage Value

Richibucto Marine Hospital was designated because it was the first organized hospital in Rexton, which was often the case with marine hospitals in New Brunswick’s coastal communities. The hospital provided rough comfort and tender care to many ill and disabled seamen coming into the Richibucto Harbour during the years 1854 to 1907. The land was acquired by the Justices of Kent through expropriation in 1853 for the sole purpose of establishing a Marine Hospital. Construction was completed in 1854.

Richibucto Marine Hospital is also known for its association with a prominent doctor of the day. Dr. Isaac William Doherty became the superintendent of the hospital in 1859. He served the residents of Rexton for many years and was known to have had the largest practise in Kent County at the time.

Source: Village of Rexton Local Historic Places File # 2004-3.

Character-Defining Elements

The character defining elements of the Richibucto Marine Hospital include:
- prominent location on the shoreline, facing the Richibucto River;
- the Maritime Vernacular style of the house;
- original field stone foundation;
- exterior of white painted wood clapboards with traditional green shutters;
- the roof extended in the front to form a simple veranda;
- gable roof with one dormer facing the river;
- original window and door openings;
- original stairway in central hall;
- kitchen extension to rear of main building;
- nineteenth century architectural features throughout the house interior including
plank doors, horse hair plaster and lath wall finish, wood trim and door hardware.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Community Planning Act

Recognition Type

Local Register

Recognition Date

2004/09/30

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

1854/01/01 to 1907/01/01

Theme - Category and Type

Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
Science
Building Social and Community Life
Community Organizations
Building Social and Community Life
Education and Social Well-Being

Function - Category and Type

Current

Residence
Single Dwelling

Historic

Health and Research
Hospital or Other Health Care Institution

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Village of Rexton, Municipal Office, Local Historic Places File # 2004-3

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

154

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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