Former J. Frank Rice Store
54 Canada Road, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2006/01/30
Other Name(s)
Former J. Frank Rice Store
Greco Pizza Donair
Greco Pizza Donair
Paint Shop
Paint Shop
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2008/06/16
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Former J. Frank Rice Store is a two-and-a-half storey vernacular Classic Revival commercial building located on Canada Street in downtown Edmundston.
Heritage Value
The Former J. Frank Rice Store is designated a Local Historic Place for its role in the economic development of the Edmundston region and for its association with the Rice family.
As the first location of the J. Frank Rice Store, this building contributed to the successful launch of that young business, which is still in operation today. The building was constructed circa 1890, and in 1918, became home to the J. Frank Rice Store. The business remained here for about 60 years until 1978. Even though the store has changed location, it remains one of the oldest businesses in the city still active today.
The Former J. Frank Rice Store is also recognized for its association with the Rice family of Edmundston. After John F. Rice Sr. arrived in the Madawaska region in 1824, he defended the British cause in New Brunswick. He was the first magistrate in the Madawaska region, and his son John Frank Rice Jr. was the first sheriff of Madawaska County. It was the latter’s son, John Frank Rice Jr., who founded the store. He also played a major role in the incorporation of the town of Edmundston in 1905. John F. Rice Jr. sold land to the town on which Edmundston’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral was built.
Source: Madawaska Historical Society, site file: Former J. Frank Rice Store (Greco Pizza Donair)
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe Former J. Frank Rice Store include:
- rectangular footprint;
- two-and-a-half-storey height;
- symmetry of the openings;
- placement of rectangular windows on the front façade;
- steeply pitched gable roof.
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
2006/01/30
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1918/01/01 to 1978/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Trade and Commerce
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Eating or Drinking Establishment
Historic
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Shop or Wholesale Establishment
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Centre de documentation et d'études madawaskayennes, "Ancien magasin J. Frank Rice" file
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1177
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a