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Lumber merchant and politician, Charles Connell had this house
constructed circa 1840. Its pedimented front and freestanding columns
make it a fine example of the Greek Revival style. Such houses inspired
by classical temples are rare in Canada, although they were common in
the United States where Connell, who was of Loyalist descent, may
have found his inspiration. Connell himself achieved notoriety as
postmaster general of New Brunswick in 1860 when he issued a
postage stamp in his own image. A supporter of Confederation, he was
elected to the first federal parliament, and sat until his death in 1873.
Cette maison fut érigée vers 1840 par Charles Connell, négociant en
bois de construction et homme politique. Le toit en pignon,
partiellement supporté par une colonnade, en fait un bel exemple du
renouveau classique au Canada. De telles maisons d'inspiration grecque
sont rares au pays. Connell, d'ascendance loyaliste, s'est sans doute
inspiré de bâtiments seinblables, nombreux aux Etats-Unis. Partisan de
la Confédération, Connell fut député fédéral de 1867 jusqu'à son décès
en 1873. Il avait acquis
une certaine renommée en 1860, alors que,
directeur général des postes au Nouveau Brunswick, il avait émis un
timbre à son effigie.
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 19T E 610023 N 5111780 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 46.15071667, -67.57521667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 46° 9.043', W 67° 34.513' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 46° 9' 2.58" N, 67° 34' 30.78" W |
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| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling North |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near , , |
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