House of Assembly - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
N 47° 35.000 W 052° 43.440
22T E 370366 N 5271430
The House of Assembly is the provincial legislature building for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It opened in 1991 and underwent significant renovations in 2014 (when these photos were taken).
Waymark Code: WMPAX3
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 07/31/2015
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The House of Assembly is the provincial legislature building for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It opened in 1960 and underwent significant renovations in 2014.
The first House of Assembly met in 1833 at a tavern and lodging house owned by Mrs. Mary Travers. It met in a number of locations until 1850 when the Colonial Building on Military Road was completed. In 1960, the House of Assembly moved to the 9th and 10th floors of the Confederation Building. In 1991, the House of Assembly opened for the first time in its present location.
There are 48 seats in the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Type of Capitol: State, Province, Canton, or Other Primary Division of a Nation
Address:
Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador Canada
A1B 3V8
Dates of Construction: 1991
Major Renovations: 2014
Hours: 8-5 weekdays
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Historical Monuments/Memorials:
large coat of arms, plaque for first premier Joey Smallwood, statue of John Cabot, Ocean Ranger memorial
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