CANADA ~ The Rooms - St. John's - Newfoundland & Labrador ~

... Wonderful St. John's postcard nr2... one of the primary indoor places to visit on a trip to the oldest and most easterly city in North America... this cultural hub is situated on a ridge above the city, and has an observation deck with spectacular views over the entire harbor... it's a cross between a museum, a gallery, archives, a venue, a lunch spot, and an activity center... 4 floors of historical displays and information about the first settlers and natural history of Newfoundland... Thanks a lot Glenn!! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Photo by David Howells From Backside postcard: "
"An Innovative, cultural institution that tells the story of Newfoundland & Labrador through archival records, art and artifacts."
The Provincial Museum, the Provincial Archives, and the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador are grouped together as "The Rooms" and opened in 2005.

Built on a hill at a historic location once occupied by Fort Townshend.  Almost 250 years ago, this star-shaped citadel was one of the largest British fortifications in North America at the time, defended Britain's fishing interests. Before construction began on The Rooms, archaeological work was done to ensure none of the history was lost. The Rooms was built in a way that preserved the history beneath it.

The building's name, as well as its architecture, is a reference to the simple gable-roofed sheds (called "fishing rooms") that were once so common at the waterline in Newfoundland fishing villages.

Stamps:

3X Weather Wonders
(Issued 26-07-2018)