Green Family Forge
Trinity, Terre-Neuve et Labrador, A0C, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1991/03/06
Autre nom(s)
s/o
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
1895/01/01 à 1900/01/01
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2005/01/11
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Green Family Forge is a large wooden building with a shed roof located in Trinity, Trinity Bay. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Green Family Forge has been designated a Registered Heritage Structure because of its historical and architectural value.
Historically, the Green Family Forge is significant due to its associations with the Green Family and the blacksmithing business. The Green family, who originated from Trinity, were well known throughout the region for being among the best blacksmiths and tinsmiths in Newfoundland. For fifty years they used this forge, primarily making tools, horseshoes, fences and items used for fishing and shipbuilding, for distribution throughout Newfoundland.
Architecturally, the Green Family Forge is significant because it is a good example of a traditional family-run forge typical of Newfoundland during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Built between 1890 and 1900 by the Green family, this forge is uncomplicated in design and exterior detailing, reflecting its utilitarian uses. This wooden structure is two storeys in height with a shed roof, closely resembling many other Newfoundland outbuildings. Un-adorned windows are placed in an unsymmetrical pattern throughout the building, showing the builders concern for functionality over exterior balance. One very notable aspect of this building is its large size. Unlike many of the other outport forges throughout Newfoundland, this building is quite large with two blacksmith's fireplaces and bellows, and specific areas for carrying out other various tasks. The size of this building is representative of the success of the family blacksmithing business in Trinity, Trinity Bay during its time of operation.
Source:Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, file # A-033-039, Trinity - Green Family Forge
Éléments caractéristiques
All original features which relate to the age, vernacular construction, and functions of the forge including:
-shed roof;
-sarrow wooden clapboard;
-location and dimensions of windows;
-location and dimensions of door;
-simplicity of exterior decoration;
-dimensions and location of forge and brick chimney; and
-all interior features which relate to the function of the building as a working forge.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Terre-Neuve et Labrador
Autorité de reconnaissance
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Loi habilitante
Historic Resources Act
Type de reconnaissance
Structure patrimoniale inscrite au répertoire
Date de reconnaissance
1991/03/06
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
s/o
Thème - catégorie et type
- Économies en développement
- Technologie et ingénierie
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
Historique
- Industrie
- Centre de production de produits de métaux
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
The Green Family
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador,
1 Springdale Street,
St. John’s Newfoundland
A1C 5V5
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
NL-149
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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