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Knodell Printing

George was a printer in Saint John as early as 1863 and probably worked for one of the other printing companies. Two other Knodells, an unusual Saint John name, are also listed as living in Saint John at this time, one a shoemaker and the other a merchant tailor.

One of the books Knodell published.By 1869 George had established his own printing and publishing firm on Prince William street, at the corner of Market Square. Two others, possibly his sons or brothers, were also working as printers.

Between 1870 and 1875 George moved his printing shop to 3 Church Avenue where he was burned out in the Great 1877 Fire. He immediately relocated to the Shanty Town set up in King Square where he continued operating his business. On July 6, 1877, he announced his intentions to rebuild on Church street. The building was described as being 25 feet by 45 feet, and "three stories high and will contain two stores with a printing office, etc. above." Being a small building it would have constructed within the year, and more probably within six months. By 1879 George was advertising himself as a book and job printer at 10 Church street.

Typos must have sucked.Several members of the family worked for this printing business and a few worked for the Telegraph newspaper (located next door) as printers. After his death his son William became manager of the firm. Between 1928 and 1931 the firm took in a partner, William J. Currie and renamed Knodell & Currie printers. The firm remained in business until 1947. By 1948 new businesses occupied space in the building.



Knodell Building

The Knodell building has had few occupants over the years, and has managed to keep in relatively good shape. A list of residents, which has been kept for property records over the years, that have lived within the building is available. The Knodell building is now a bar and restaurant owned by Paul Grannon. The proposal for the restaurant was submitted in March 1998, and an architect named Doug Kochel was hired to plan the renovation project. All guidelines set forth by the Historic Building Preservation Program have been rigidly followed, and the effort was well worth it. The building has kept a lot of its original shape since it construction, and the interior is now comfortably furnished that makes for a relaxing atmosphere.

Interior of Church Street Steak House

Outside of Church Street Steak House


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