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 significance, the building exemplifies early 20th-century mercantile architecture with features such as large glass windows and a traditional storefront.
Historically, the building housed two notable businesses: James Baird, a fishery supply and general import store, and The London New York and Paris department store, which operated until 1982. Its design elements, including classical revivals such as dentils and pilasters, reflect the architectural trends of the era following the 1892 fire that reshaped downtown St. John's.
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