Picnic Grounds
Corner of Princiaple Street and Cape Road, Saint-Louis-de-Kent, New Brunswick, E4X, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2005/09/20
Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2006/09/26
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Picnic Grounds commemorative site is located at the corner of Principale Street (Route 134) and Cape Road, in Saint-Louis-de-Kent.
Heritage Value
The site’s value resides in its ties with the community picnics held there every year, beginning in the second half of the 19th century (c1870’s) and continuing until the mid-20th century. The community picnics of the time were among the first gathering points for people in the surrounding area, and their aim was to revive community spirit, give parishioners a chance to talk to each other, offer leisure activities, and raise funds.
Source: Saint-Louis-de-Kent Municipal Building, File Number 01 05.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of the Picnic Grounds commemorative site are the following:
- location at the corner of two of the village’s major streets;
- large flat piece of land.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Community Planning Act
Recognition Type
Local Register
Recognition Date
2005/09/20
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
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Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Sports and Leisure
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Community
- Civic Space
- Leisure
- Exhibition or Amusement Park
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
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Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Village of Saint-Louis-de-Kent Municipal Building
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
667
Status
Published
Related Places
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