This historic building was the site of a meeting of local fishermen in 1908 lead by Sir William Coaker, that resulted in the formation of the first union of fishermen in Newfoundland. It is a registered historic site of the Province. The building has been converted from its former use as an active Orange Lodge (LOL116) until the early 2000’s to its current use as a live-in museum in 2005. It is now an open-concept living space incorporating the historic colours, furniture and the documents of its history.
The main room (approx 25 x 35 feet) is clad in the original pressed tin walls. In 2006, plumbing, water service, septic tank, electrical panel (200 amp) and electrical wiring were added to bring this building up to safe modern standards.
Inclusions: Four appliances (fridge new in 2006, stove, washer and dryer all new in 2009), all dishes, pots, cutlery and kitchen utensils, vacuum, bedding, one queen-size bed (2006) and a single bed (2006) couch and chairs, deck chairs and table plus existing and historic furnishings as per photos. There is a separate laundry room, single bedroom, and large bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.
Aspect
The rear deck looks north and west over back coves and the ocean to the sunset. It is one of the most spectacular views in Herring Neck. The front stairs face south and east towards Fogo and Change Islands.
The Community
Herring Neck is a small, safe and friendly community about 20 minutes from shopping and restaurants in either Twillingate or Summerford.
Price
Price: $115,000 with a lawyer. $110,000 without a lawyer. The nearest lawyer is in Gander, about and hour and a half drive away. There is no original deed (not uncommon in Newfoundland due to a fire which destroyed original documents in St John’s in 1922), but the last sale agreement (2005) was signed and witnessed by all of the existing Orange Lodge members with permission from the main lodge in Twillingate, then witnessed by a Justice of the Peace in Twillingate. Survey available (2008).
Photos
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