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A call to bring back Calling cards! Sharing some historic examples from Saint John

Posted on May 24, 2023December 29, 2023 by Carrie Stevenson

There were some recent comments in our local Saint Awesome heritage group about the historic use of calling cards.  One of the members mentioned we should bring them back.  This got me thinking and I realized I know very little about calling cards. I found a very useful blog to help educate me – big…

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Count de Bury’s Castle in Saint John’s north end

Posted on February 7, 2023December 27, 2023 by Carrie Stevenson

The de Bury home, or the Castle, as some locals call it sits on the high corner of Main St and Douglas Ave in Saint John.  It is an imposing building with sweeping views down to the harbour and overlooking the north end.  A second empire loyalist home, it has a stunning tower and mansard…

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