Town Pump and Water Trough
23 Portage Street, St. George, New Brunswick, E5C, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2006/06/30
Other Name(s)
Town Pump and Water Trough
Town Pump
Pompe de la ville
Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/10/18
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Town Pump and Water Trough is a 19th century hand operated water-pump painted black with a red granite water trough. It is located in front of St. George Post Office at the juncture of Portage Street and Main Street.
Heritage Value
Town Pump and Water Trough is designated a Local Historic Place for its impact on the development of the Town.
Deep artesian wells provided fresh water for citizens, travelers and animals for more than 150 years. It was a public gathering place and a landmark for the traffic flow in the downtown of St. George. The location marks the crest of the portage which runs from North Street, having fresh water, to South Street having salt water, and the commercial center of the Town.
Source: Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews. St. George Register of Local Historic Places Collection, Site File #004
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe Town Pump and Water Trough include:
-19th century hand operated water pump;
-red granite water trough;
-1902 inscription on trough;
-triple flag mast on red granite stone base.
The character-defining elements of the surrounding area of Town Pump and Water Trough includes:
- location in front of Post Office;
- view North is fresh water of Magaguadavic River;
- view South is salt water of Magaguadavic River tidal basin;
- location on the crest of Portage Street, the top of St. George at First Falls.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Community Planning Act
Recognition Type
Local Register
Recognition Date
2006/06/30
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Technology and Engineering
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Community
- Civic Space
Historic
- Industry
- Water or Sewage Facility
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Charlotte County Archives, St. Andrews - St. George Register of Local Historic Places Collection
Source File #004
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1161
Status
Published
Related Places
n/a