Bonavista Living & Bonavista Creative. John Norman Chief Operations Officer

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1 Bonavista Living & Bonavista Creative John Norman Chief Operations Officer

2 Bonavista Living & Bonavista Creative A unique investment in the historic community of Bonavista, Newfoundland. The company s core aims are; to restore and preserve the existing built heritage of Bonavista. systematic protection and capitalization of its heritage resources. to safeguard and capitalize on the intangible skills surrounding local heritage carpentry. create a more liveable community for all, through the creative reuse of existing assets.

3 Bonavista

Bonavista One of the oldest settlements in North America, Bonavista has a history of European settlement which stretches back to Giovanni Caboto s landing

4 Bonavista One of the oldest settlements in North America, Bonavista has a history of European settlement which stretches back to Giovanni Caboto s landing in Bonavista rivaled St. John s as a centre of commerce in early Newfoundland where Merchants and Fishermen flourished on a wide flat coastal plain.

Bonavista The success of the economy afforded the opportunity to bring architects and master builders to Bonavista to create a style of construction unique to

5 Bonavista The success of the economy afforded the opportunity to bring architects and master builders to Bonavista to create a style of construction unique to the town. The design and craftsmanship that defines these early properties has greatly impacted construction style in the community and province over the centuries.

7 The Loyal Orange Lodge Sweetland s Hill, Bonavista

8 The Keough Shop Church Street, Bonavista

9 The Garrick Theatre Church Street, Bonavista

10 Fifield s Grocery Church Street, Bonavista

11 Isaac John Groves House Groves Lane, Bonavista

12 The Jubilee House Coster Street, Bonavista

13 James Squires House Canon Bayley Road, Bonavista

14 Lawrence Cottage Lawrence s Lane, Bonavista

economic regeneration and inspire imaginative new

16 Our built heritage creates a unique 'sense of place' that will, through this family of companies, spur economic regeneration and inspire imaginative new development throughout the town s historic neighborhoods

17 The Company Bonavista Living and Bonavista Creative with varied long term goals, operate in a complementary fashion not only to restore physical structures but also to foster new enterprise that will enhance the Bonavista region.

18 Bonavista Living Bonavista Living has acquired numerous residential heritage properties in order to restore and rejuvenate them to their original glory. These properties have been chosen because of their: Architectural and historical significance Placement within charming historic neighborhoods Level of threat

21 Bonavista Living Upon complete restoration, they may be used as vacation rentals, as affordable housing units, or sold as private homes. Bonavista Living aims to inject new life into once vacant properties through preservation and redevelopment, thus awakening quaint laneways and fisherman s footpaths while offering quintessential and authentic outport space.

22 The Archibald Abbott House (circa 1910)

23 The Archibald Abbott House (circa 1910)

24 The Henry Tremblett House (circa 1900)

25 The Henry Tremblett House (circa 1900)

26 The Frederick Mouland House (circa 1911)

27 The Mouland House (circa 1911)

28 The Ford Tavern (circa 1862)

29 The Russell / Rolls House (circa 1918)

30 The Thomas Randell House (circa 1899)

31 Bonavista Creative The creative economy brings together innovative ideas in industry, culture, community, and the potential held within the "creative class". We need to inject the cool factor! Bonavista Creative hopes to foster the growth of this creative class for the benefit of our region through the creation of unique commercial spaces offered at below market rates.

32 The Linthorne Shop (circa 1924)

33 The Lewis Fifield Shop (mid 1940's)

34 The Levi Templeman House (mid 1890's

35 The George Templeman House (circa 1872)

Bonavista Creative Workshop The workshop brings together a collection of local, highly skilled heritage carpenters specializing in wooden window and door construction for both residential and

37 Bonavista Creative Workshop The workshop brings together a collection of local, highly skilled heritage carpenters specializing in wooden window and door construction for both residential and commercial application. Not only does this operation supply Bonavista Living and Bonavista Creative but also accepts private restoration and woodworking projects throughout the Atlantic Canada.

38 Bonavista Creative Workshop

39 End Goal Through all of these operations, Bonavista Living and Bonavista Creative hope to enhance the livability of the community and region through filling niche markets through the creative enhancement of existing resources, our tremendous built landscape.

40 For further information please contact: John Norman Chief Operations Officer/Partner, Bonavista Living/Bonavista Creative Tel: Cell:

Valuing Historic Places

Valuing Historic Places Introduction Historic buildings and places have played an increasingly central role in the delivery of a range of public benefits, including education, economic development, sustainable