A designated heritage property in the capital city is falling into disrepair as a legal battle between the owners and the city continues to wind its way through the courts., also known as Baird Cottage, on New Cove Road, is a stately Queen Anne style country house built in 1907 on land that was once on the outskirts of the city.
The former owner and KMK Properties, which purchased the home and land, sued the capital city for $8.7 million for giving the home heritage status—a move they argue halted the developer’s plans for the property.In the meantime, the boarded-up home, which sits idle and empty, has been targeted by vandals.
Luke Quinton of the Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Trust says the home and its like, may never be seen again.When Heritage properties are maintained they can become a point of pride for any city ..but who bares the responsibility to ensure historic building are preserved? We are talking about Bryn Mawr with
hope this beautiful place can be saved
It kills me to see pieces of our history like this fall beyond repair. Once they are gone, we lose a piece of our heritage. St. John’s could take a page out of Bonavista’s book and the amazing work that has been done there to preserve history.
Please try to save this beautiful home I have always loved so much we have lots of money people in NL that could save this historic home please don’t let it get destroyed like ti many more 😞
Demolition through neglect. It's a common policy, especially with unscrupulous developers.
It's a common story...and not just with heritage buildings.
I bet that house is acient
typical of this council,wasting our tax $$ in court,imagine looking to raise taxes while blowing it as they have done in many cases.
Too bad such a nice property! We have to preserve these buildings. 🤔