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Palmer-McLellan Building

364 Argyle Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B, Canada

Formally Recognized: 2004/11/15

364 Argyle Street (former Palmer-McLellan Factory) view of façade; City of Fredericton
Former Palmer -McLellan Factory - front
364 Argyle Street (former Palmer-McLellan Factory) western side view of building with former Hartt Boot and Shoe Factory in the background; City of Fredericton
Former Palmer-McLellan Factory - western side view
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Other Name(s)

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Construction Date(s)

1912/01/01 to 1913/01/01

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2005/12/13

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

The Palmer-McLellan Building is a three storey brick faced structure with a flat roof. Fronting on Argyle Street, it is located in the traditional industrial centre of Fredericton which had been in close proximity to the railway station.

Heritage Value

This site is significant as it is an illustration of the rapid expansion and success of the John Palmer Company, one of Fredericton's leading industries. The company, formerly the John Palmer Company tannery, was an important producer of quality footwear that appealed to men and women from different walks of life. Later known as Palmer-McLellan, the company was associated with the production of quality footwear under the Moose Head Brand label. This three storey former factory and tannery, was constructed in 1913. The factory was equipped with the finest machinery to serve the current needs of the company; however, an increased demand necessitated the expansion of the factory in 1920.

Source: City of Fredericton: Property Files: 364 Argyle Street.

Character-Defining Elements

The character-defining elements illustrating a successful early 20th century business include:
- three storey brick faced structure with flat roof;
- regular repetitive fenestration on all levels of the structure.
- fenestration on second and third floors are of the same pattern;
-rectangular window openings on the upper floors and arched openings on the ground floor;
- segmental arch headed windows;
- regular repetitive basement window openings;
- brick structure with stone foundation.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

New Brunswick

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (NB)

Recognition Statute

Community Planning Act

Recognition Type

Local Register

Recognition Date

2004/11/15

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

1920/01/01 to 1920/01/01

Theme - Category and Type

Developing Economies
Trade and Commerce
Developing Economies
Labour

Function - Category and Type

Current

Government
Office or office building

Historic

Industry
Textile or Leather Manufacturing Facility

Architect / Designer

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Builder

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Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

City of Fredericton: Property Files: 364 Argyle Street

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

228

Status

Published

Related Places

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