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Lancaster
1875-Present |
The city of Lancaster had a life span of
fourteen years. The people of Lancaster still remember the towns and parishes
which made up the city, i.e. Fairville, Beaconsfield, etc. |
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Lancaster
1875-Present (continued) |
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Canada's Newest
City is Born! |
Lancaster was amalgamated on January 1st,
1953. It was the fifth city of New Brunswick and the youngest in Canada. The
Lancaster Advertiser was their first paper. |
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Canada's Newest
City is Born! (continued) |
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Origins of
Lancaster Street Names |
Like all cities, the street names and
corners of Lancaster have a heritage all their own. |
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Lancaster
Street Names (continued) |
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English
Royalty |
The Royalty of England have visited the
area of Lancaster on several occasions including 1939 and 1959. |
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Lancaster
Businesses |
When Lancaster began, there were great
business opportunities. Some of the more predominate companies of New Brunswick
were a part of Lancaster. |
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T. S.
Simms |
The plant which sits at Simms Corner was
erected in 1912. It was one of the most modern plants of its day. |
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T. S. Simms
(continued) |
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Lancaster
Businesses (continued) |
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Moosehead
Breweries |
Moosehead began in 1867. Susannah Oland
brew her beer in her backyard in Turtle Grove, Nova Scotia. |
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Moosehead
Breweries (continued) |
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Protective Services |
When there are no fires, fireman walk in
parades, but in May of 1922, they were really busy. |
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Protective Services (continued) |
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Public Buildings |
Some of the oldest buildings
are located within Lancaster. These include its churches and former post
offices. |
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Barnhill Memorial School |
The school first held classes
on September 23, 1952. They used the auditorium as a main meeting place until
the almagamation with Saint John. |
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Barnhill Memorial School (continued) |
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Public Buildings (continued) |
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Centracare |
Centracare was completed in
December of 1847. Up until February of 1998 it housed the mentally
challenged. |
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Credits |
Learn about the geniuses
behind the best site dedicated to the City of Lancaster. |
