St. John's Walking Tour - Downtown

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St. Thomas Anglican Church, Photo
St. Thomas Anglican (Old Garrison) Church In the eastern end of downtown St. John's are several historic buildings within walking distance of each other. Commissariat House on King's Bridge Road was constructed in 1818-1819 to serve as the office and residence of the Assistant Commissary General of the British garrison.

Just down the street is the Old Garrison Church (St. Thomas Anglican) and to the west behind the church is Government House. It is the Queen's residence when she is town and her representative's (the Lieutenant-Governor) home at other times. The public grounds contain many interesting trees not usually found in Newfoundland. Government House, Photo
Government House

The Colonial Building The Colonial Building, the former legislature of the Newfoundland government and the current home of the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador, is just west again on Military Road.

If you continue along Military Road you will pass through Rawlin's Cross one of the more famous intersection's in the city and also the name of one our current rock group exports. W.J.Murphy's Grocery Store has been a fixture on the corner for generations and still sells fresh local lamb, rabbit and seal. W.J. Murphy's, Photo
W.J. Murphy's

St. Thomas Anglican (Old Garrison) Church	In the eastern end of downtown St. John's are several historic buildings within walking distance of each other. Commissariat House on King's Bridge Road was constructed in 1818-1819 to serve as the office and residence of the Assistant Commissary General of the British garrison.
Just down the street is the Old Garrison Church (St. Thomas Anglican) and to the west behind the church is Government House. It is the Queen's residence when she is town and her representative's (the Lieutenant-Governor) home at other times. The public grounds contain many interesting trees not usually found in Newfoundland.	Government House
The Colonial Building	The Colonial Building, the former legislature of the Newfoundland government and the current home of the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador, is just west again on Military Road.
If you continue along Military Road you will pass through Rawlin's Cross one of the more famous intersection's in the city and also the name of one our current rock group exports. W.J.Murphy's Grocery Store has been a fixture on the corner for generations and still sells fresh local lamb, rabbit and seal.	W.J. Murphy's

Further west on Military Road is one of the most interesting churches in St. John's is the Roman Catholic Basilica of St. John the Baptist. It is built in the shape of a Latin Cross, with twin towers reaching to a height of 42 meters (137.8 feet). The basilica is noted for its excellent religious statuary, as well as for the beautiful ceiling, with its intricate design highlighted in gold leaf.
Roman Catholic Basilica - photo from Ben Hansen's St. John's, Newfoundland	Anglican Catherdral - photo from Ben Hansen's St. John's, Newfoundland
Just to the south of this National Historic Site is another beautiful church, the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Church Hill. This building which also has been declared a National Historic Site, is said to be the best example of Ecclesiastical Gothic architecture in North America. It was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and the cornerstone was laid in 1849. A silver communion service presented by King William IV and other precious religious objects are kept in the Chapter House of the cathedral.

Further west on Military Road is one of the most interesting churches in St. John's is the Roman Catholic Basilica of St. John the Baptist. It is built in the shape of a Latin Cross, with twin towers reaching to a height of 42 meters (137.8 feet). The basilica is noted for its excellent religious statuary, as well as for the beautiful ceiling, with its intricate design highlighted in gold leaf.

Roman Catholic Basilica - photo from Ben Hansen's St. John's, Newfoundland

Anglican Catherdral - photo from Ben Hansen's St. John's, Newfoundland

Just to the south of this National Historic Site is another beautiful church, the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Church Hill. This building which also has been declared a National Historic Site, is said to be the best example of Ecclesiastical Gothic architecture in North America. It was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott and the cornerstone was laid in 1849. A silver communion service presented by King William IV and other precious religious objects are kept in the Chapter House of the cathedral.

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