Cape Spear National Historic Site

The Old London New York and Paris Building is a three-storey brick commercial vernacular style structure located at the corner of Water Street and Baird's Cove in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Recognized for its aesthetic and historical values, this building exemplifies early 20th-century mercantile architecture, featuring large glass windows and a traditional storefront.

Historically significant, the building housed important local businesses, including James Baird's fishery supply and general import business, and later, the London New York and Paris department store, which operated until 1982. Its architectural elements, such as brick pilasters and a heavy cornice, reflect the classical revival style typical of commercial buildings constructed after the fire of 1892.

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