THE HOME OF JAMES PITTS Jr., 1784-1870James jr. is the grandfather of James Stewart of St, John's fame. This lovely old house was built c. 1810 , just across the road from his father's place. Pitts' Hill is reeking in history. Here was set the standard that was to be the inspiration of what is arguably the most industrious and most prosperous settlement in the country at that time. Of even greater significance was the absence here of religious intolerance, a rare and wonderful occurrence to which the old pioneer cemetery on the cliffside bears moving testimony. Surely such a special spot deserves some better memorial than a concrete-block public outhouse.
posted by Lloyd | 8:26 PM
3 Comments:
Great shot! It's a pity such a structure no longer exists.
Pity indeed! It used to be surrounded by red rose and lilac trees, some of which may still be surviving. It was a lovely site, even after the building was abandoned. I passed it every day on my way to school.
It truly is a shame that the site of the Pitts Hill road - that has long defined the topography of Lance Cove has lost its historical presence to serve this new function. To have walked the road - knowing I walked in the path of Newfoundland pioneers made this road very special to me. Thank you Lloyd for helping us understand the wonderfully rich history of Lance Cove and for sharing the story of those who made it special.
I continue to learn more every time I re-read you Lance Cove history material
An Outport Revisited
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