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Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed

8 South Street, St George, New Brunswick, E5C, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2006/06/30

Historic close-up view of the shed; Charlotte County Archives
Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Works Shed
The long dark shed is located out on the water on the left; Charlotte County Archives
Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed
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Other Name(s)

Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed
Fundy Red Granite Co. Shed
Hangar de Fundy Red Granite Co.

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Construction Date(s)

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2008/12/04

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

A short grass road at the west end of the Lower Bridge, right off of South Street in the Town of St. George leads to the river bank and to the Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed. The road is maintained in its original state. Remnants of the wharf and building foundation are visible.

Heritage Value

The Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed is designated a Local Historic Place for its association with a significant stage of industrial development in St. George.

Milne-Coutts & Co. was the first and the last of the ten granite businesses to operate in St. George from 1872 to 1954. It represents the arrival of the "Industrial Revolution" to the Town of St. George. It was the only granite-works shed located at the lower end of the Gorge at First Falls. Remnants of the wharf and foundation are visible at the end of the grass lane leading to the Magaguadavic River tidal basin. The proximity of the site to the USA border made for convenient international commerce in the granite industry.

Source: Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews, NB - St. George Historic Places File #008

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements that describe the Former Site of the Milne-Coutts & Co. Granite Shed include:
- visible remnants of the wharf and building foundation;
- access to the Magaguadavic River tidal basin leading to the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean;
- proximity to the international border of between USA and Canada.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Local Historic Places Program

Recognition Type

Municipal Register of Local Historic Places

Recognition Date

2006/06/30

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Trade and Commerce

Function - Category and Type

Current

Leisure
Historic or Interpretive Site

Historic

Commerce / Commercial Services
Shop or Wholesale Establishment

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews, NB - St. George Historic Places File #008

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

1168

Status

Published

Related Places

n/a

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