Mallard Cottage Recognized for National Historic Significance
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Commemorative plaque officially unveiled during Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada ceremony
June 29, 2016 St. John’s, NL Parks Canada Agency
Built between 1820 and 1840, Mallard Cottage is an example of the type of housing built by immigrants to Newfoundland from southeast Ireland in the first half of the nineteenth century.
Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada celebrated the historic significance of Mallard Cottage by unveiling a plaque commemorating its designation as a national historic site of Canada. A special ceremony was held at Mallard Cottage with members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada in attendance.
The cottage is notable for its vernacular Irish architectural features, including a low-hipped roof and two-room central chimney plan, as well as its frame construction and symmetrical five-bay façade. Currently operated as a fine-dining restaurant and public house, the cottage recently underwent renovations that retained much of its historical and architectural authenticity.
As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government invites all Canadians to experience and learn more about our environment and our history. Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas enable Canadians to experience their heritage in a special way and will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150.
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“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I am proud to commemorate Mallard Cottage as a place of national historic significance. Mallard Cottage is a fine example of the Irish vernacular architecture typical of Newfoundland communities, and found in communities all across Canada. This wooden structure, lovingly restored by the current owners, Sweet Lumber Enterprises and Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador, dates from the 1700’s and is emblematic of the ruggedness and perseverance from which our neighbourhoods, communities and country as a whole emerged. If only more of our architectural heritage could be so carefully preserved. Congratulations on earning the Southcott Award for your restoration work and now this important designation as a place of national historic significance for a very precious and unique property“.
Nick Whalen
Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, Newfoundland and Labrador
“I am thrilled that Mallard Cottage has been recognized as a place of national historic significance. This designation, and the prestige it brings, adds immensely to the Mallard Cottage experience for our patrons and staff“.
Todd Perrin
Owner – Mallard Cottage
Quick facts
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· Mallard Cottage remained with the Mallard family for several generations until it was sold in the early 1980s.
- Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas belong to all Canadians. They represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell the stories of who we are, including the history, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
- Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the national historic importance of the sites, people and events that marked Canada's history. Parks Canada manages a countrywide network of national historic sites that, together, form a mosaic that illustrates the richness of Canada's cultural heritage and that allows visitors to make authentic and inspiring discoveries.
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Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada Agency
709-772-2587
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· Mallard Cottage remained with the Mallard family for several generations until it was sold in the early 1980s.
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