John Quinton Limited Post Office Registered Heritage Structure
Red Cliffe, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0C, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1994/06/04
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2005/02/17
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The John Quinton Post Office is a one storey vernacular wooden building with a steeply pitched gable roof. Located in Red Cliffe, NL, the designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Heritage Value
The John Quinton Post Office has been designated a Registered Heritage Structure because it has aesthetic value.
The John Quinton post office has aesthetic value as it is a good example of a nineteenth century outport post office. This small, unadorned building was constructed to serve a specific function within the community, its practical use taking precedence over the implementation of elaborate design elements.
Source: Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador property designation file M-046-001, Red Cliffe - John Quinton Limited
Character-Defining Elements
All elements that define the building's simple vernacular design and function as a post office, including:
-steep gable roof;
-return on eaves;
-number of storeys;
-narrow clapboard;
-corner boards;
-window size, style, trim and placement;
-size, style, trim and placement of exterior doors;
-wood post foundation;
-remains of the post office mail slot on the landward gable end; and,
-dimension, location and orientation of building.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Authority
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Statute
Historic Resources Act
Recognition Type
Registered Heritage Structure
Recognition Date
1994/06/04
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Trade and Commerce
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Outbuilding
Historic
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
1 Springdale Street
St. John's, NL
A1C 5V5
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
NL-372
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a