Abandoned Fishing Room - Change Islands
This is the last will and testament of Emma Porter of
Change Islands in the Northern District of Change Islands in the
Northern District of the Island of Newfoundland Widow and relic of the
late George Porter of Change Islands aforesaid planter deceased. I give
and devise to my son George Porter his heirs and assigns all my right
title and interest in a certain fishing room and premises situate at
Change Islands aforesaid consisting in a dwelling house, outhouses,
stage, flakes, gardens and lands now in the joint occupancy of myself
and my said son George Porter together with all the appurtenances
thereunto belonging. - The Last Will and Testament of Emma Porter 1865
This abandoned and ruined fishing room and premises could well have belonged to George Porter. This cultural icon is fast disappearing from the Newfoundland landscape but the people of Change Islands are now making an effort to maintain and restore the remains of their fishing heritage.
1 comment:
George Alkalay is the current owner of the Watton Stage that was a Cod Liver Oil Store moved from the North Harbour to it's current location along the North Tickle. It has been beautifully restored.
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