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Military-Rennies-Circular-King's Bridge (South Section).

Length: 0.6 km (0.4 mi). Time: Stroll - 10 minutes. Brisk - 5 minutes. Grade: Level.

Military Road has some of the finest examples of public architecture in St. John's, set in park-like grounds and bordering historic Bannerman Park.

This area was the political and administrative centre during Newfoundland's century of independence (1830-1949). Having escaped the flames of the Great Fire of 1892, it now represents much of the oldest architecture in the City.

Features - 1. St. Thomas' Anglican Church. 2. Carter Monument. 3. Emmanuel House. 4. Government House. 5. West Lodge. 6. Colonial Building. 7. Bannerman Park. 8. Colonial Building.

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Parking: Colonial Building, Bannerman Park. Surface: Concrete sidewalk. Highlights: Daily tours by appointment of Government House and St. Thomas' Church (June & July), Historic buildings, Carter Monument. Bus Stops: Military Road, Cavendish Square. Food / Drink: Convenience stores on Military Road & Rawlin's Cross, Hotels and Restaurants near Cavendish Square. Rest Rooms: Hotels near Cavendish Square, Bannerman Park Service Building.

Military-Rennies-Circular-King's Bridge (South Section) - What you will see and enjoy!

This Walk begins at St. Thomas' Anglican Church 1, which opened in 1836 for the military garrison and is the oldest church in St. John's. Note the wings on the north and south side. These were added to stabilize the Church after the Great Gale of 1846 moved it six inches (15.2 cm) on its foundations. Follow the sidewalk west on Military Road. Military Road was laid out in 1777 to connect two forts: Fort William, built in 1770 on the current site of Hotel Newfoundland, and Fort Townshend, built further west after the British recapture of St. John's from the French in 1762. Across the road from the Carter Monument 2, at the corner of Cochrane Street, is Emmanuel House 3, founded in 1938 by the United Church of Canada as a hostel for young outport women moving into St. John's. Continue past Government House 4, which was constructed for Governor Cochrane in 1831 and has been the Lieutenant Governor's residence since Confederation. The exterior is built of red sandstone from Signal Hill, and its basement is surrounded by a 12-foot (3.6 m) dry moat. West Lodge 5 on the east side of Bannerman Road, was built around 1900 and stands near the site of the first military hospital in St. John's (1805-1952). Cross Bannerman Road to the Colonial Building 6, the seat of government in Newfoundland from 1850 until 1960 when the legislature moved to the newly-built Confederation Building. The Colonial Building has been the setting for numerous historic events, including the granting of Responsible Government in 1855 and its suspension in 1934. Pass by Bannerman Park 7, opened in 1891 on allocated public land, and added to by Governor Bannerman in 1864. After the fire of 1892, temporary tents were set up there to house the homeless. Proceed to Rennies Mill Road, where this Walk continues.

Symbols: This Walk. Other Concourse Walks. Direction of View. Little Rest or Bench. Hotels. Junction. Parking.

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