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:''For the area of Hong Kong known as Rennie's Mill, see [[Tiu Keng Leng]].''
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'''Rennie's Mill''' is an east end [[Neighbourhoods in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|neighbourhood]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]]
'''Rennies Mill''' is an east end [[Neighbourhoods in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|neighbourhood]] in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]] and the "area runs along Rennie’s Mill Road from Military Road ... north one block to its termination at Circular [Road] and includes ... buildings on the west side numbers 21 to 79 and on the east side numbers 12 to 54 and the open spaces around them, extending to their rear property lines".<ref>[https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=243 Parks Canada.]</ref>


The road is named after "the Rennie brothers from Scotland [who] opened a flour mill [on what is now called the Rennies River] and bakery in 1835".<ref>[https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/manufacturing-growth.php Heritage Newfoundland and Labrador].</ref>
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In the aftermath of the city's Great Fire of 1846, Rennie's Mill Road was developed as a residential area where the prosperous residents sought tranquil and safe accommodations away from the crowded downtown core. It contains a remarkably harmonious and homogeneous grouping of large, wooden homes that are closely associated with individuals prominent in the political, financial and social life of Newfoundland, among them four prime ministers of the colony.


==History==
During 1846 to 1892, the neighborhood benefited from a trend by merchants to relocate their families from living in the upper story of their downtown businesses to Rennie's Mill and adjacent roads. This property development added to the fashionable character of the area. A substantial number of these houses were designed in the Second Empire style, which, with its steep [[Mansard Roof|mansard roofs]], is one of the most characteristic residential forms in St. John's. Another popular style represented is the [[Queen Anne Revival]], which is similar in scale but more varied in form. This district is a rare intact 19th century example of the planning phenomenon: the residential suburb. In 1987, the [[Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada]] designated the area as [http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=10699&pid=0 "Rennie's Mill Road Historic District"] due to the area being a fine example of 19th-century residential streetscape.
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In the aftermath of the city's Great Fire of 1846, Rennie's Mill Road was developed as a residential area where the prosperous residents sought tranquil and safe accommodations away from the crowded downtown core. It contains a remarkably harmonious and homogeneous grouping of large, wooden homes that are closely associated with individuals prominent in the political, financial and social life of Newfoundland. Given its proximity to government buildings, many prime ministers of the colony have resided along Rennie’s Mill Road (i.e., Alderdice, Goodridge, Lloyd, Morris, Squires, Whiteway). Because the area was developed by many of St. John’s influential and wealthy merchants to house their families, it was also home to those working as their coachmen, gardeners and 'domestics'. This district is a rare intact 19th century example of the planning phenomenon: the residential suburb.


Built in the latter part of the 19th century, a substantial number of these houses were designed in the Second Empire style, which, with its steep [[Mansard Roof|mansard roofs]], is one of the most characteristic residential forms in St. John's. Another popular style represented is the [[New World Queen Anne Revival architecture|Queen Anne Revival]], which is similar in scale but more varied in form. Many of the original homes remain intact although for some, additions have been built and the property boundaries and the orientation of the house on the property have shifted. It was common at the time for owners to name their property and for the name to vary in written records and over time, e.g., Calvin House or Kelvin House (49 Rennie’s Mill Road). Property names were often used in place of the actual street address.
==Public Investment in the Neighborhood==


In 1987, the [[Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada]] designated the area as "Rennie's Mill Road Historic District" due to the area being a fine example of 19th-century residential streetscape.
Rennie’s Mill Road, Circular Road, and Kings Bridge Road are three historically prominent neighborhoods in the vicinity of the Colonial Building (1850), Commissariat House (1818-20), Government House (1827-31), and St. Thomas’ Church (1836). The construction of the Colonial Building and the establishment of Bannerman Park in 1864 added to the area’s prestige, particularly when, in 1887, the Colonial Building became the first public building in Newfoundland to introduce electric lighting and remove gas fixtures. For further information on the Colonial Building and adjacent areas, see the Colonial Building Historic Structures Final Report September 2007
by PHB Group Inc. (http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/publications/2008/2592-01_FinalReport.pdf)


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==See also==
==Early Images in the Rennie's Mill Neighborhood==
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*[[Neighbourhoods in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]]
Rennie's River. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/cns&CISOPTR=3735&REC=4 Illustrated Souvenir Newfoundland. South Publishing Company, New York (1902). Page 47. (Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Centre for Newfoundland Studies)]


==References==
Rennie's River, St. John's - Man with ducks (ca. 1905). [http://www.mun.ca/mha/job/job-images-larger-version.php?img=pf315_017&galleryID=sj2 (Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Maritime History Archive, Job Photograph Album)]
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Rennie’s Bridge, showing Rennie’s Mill Road extension. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2Fquarterly&CISOPTR=31346&REC=11&CISOBOX=lambert Photo by A. G. Williams. The Newfoundland Quarterly, volume 29, no. 2 (October 1929) page 12.]

Rotary Playgrounds’ Swimming Pool, Rennie’s River. A popular summer resort within the city limits. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2Fquarterly&CISOPTR=31346&REC=11&CISOBOX=playgrounds The Newfoundland Quarterly, volume 29, no. 2 (October 1929) page 28.]

The swimming pool at “Sliding Rock”, Rennie’s River. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2Fquarterly&CISOPTR=31346&REC=11&CISOBOX=sliding Photo by G. R. Williams. The Newfoundland Quarterly, volume 29, no. 2 (October 1929) page 29.]

==Early Maps that Include Historical Information of the Rennie's Mill Neighborhood==
Map of St. John’s, 1909, showing location of Rennie Baking Company (map building 134/reference 133). [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/maproom&CISOPTR=76&CISOBOX=1&REC=16 W. P. Ryan, City Engineers Office. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Map Library]

Map of St. John's, 1922, includes all properties along Rennie's Mill Road. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/maproom&CISOPTR=43&CISOBOX=1&REC=18 W. P. Ryan, City Engineer. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Map Library]

Map of the plan of northern valley, St. John's, Newfoundland (1945) identifying land owners and their property along Rennie’s Mill, North of Empire Avenue. [http://collections.mun.ca/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/maproom&CISOPTR=81&CISOBOX=1&REC=15 Newfoundland. Crown Lands and Surveys Branch. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Libraries. Map Library]

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*[[Neighbourhoods in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador]]
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 2 April 2022

For other uses of "Rennie's Mill", see Rennie's Mill (disambiguation).
Rennies Mill
Neighbourhood
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
CitySt. John's
Ward2
Government
 • Administrative bodySt. John's City Council
 • CouncilorOphelia Ravencroft

Rennies Mill is an east end neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and the "area runs along Rennie’s Mill Road from Military Road ... north one block to its termination at Circular [Road] and includes ... buildings on the west side numbers 21 to 79 and on the east side numbers 12 to 54 and the open spaces around them, extending to their rear property lines".[1]

The road is named after "the Rennie brothers from Scotland [who] opened a flour mill [on what is now called the Rennies River] and bakery in 1835".[2]

History

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In the aftermath of the city's Great Fire of 1846, Rennie's Mill Road was developed as a residential area where the prosperous residents sought tranquil and safe accommodations away from the crowded downtown core. It contains a remarkably harmonious and homogeneous grouping of large, wooden homes that are closely associated with individuals prominent in the political, financial and social life of Newfoundland. Given its proximity to government buildings, many prime ministers of the colony have resided along Rennie’s Mill Road (i.e., Alderdice, Goodridge, Lloyd, Morris, Squires, Whiteway). Because the area was developed by many of St. John’s influential and wealthy merchants to house their families, it was also home to those working as their coachmen, gardeners and 'domestics'. This district is a rare intact 19th century example of the planning phenomenon: the residential suburb.

Built in the latter part of the 19th century, a substantial number of these houses were designed in the Second Empire style, which, with its steep mansard roofs, is one of the most characteristic residential forms in St. John's. Another popular style represented is the Queen Anne Revival, which is similar in scale but more varied in form. Many of the original homes remain intact although for some, additions have been built and the property boundaries and the orientation of the house on the property have shifted. It was common at the time for owners to name their property and for the name to vary in written records and over time, e.g., Calvin House or Kelvin House (49 Rennie’s Mill Road). Property names were often used in place of the actual street address.

In 1987, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada designated the area as "Rennie's Mill Road Historic District" due to the area being a fine example of 19th-century residential streetscape.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Parks Canada.
  2. ^ Heritage Newfoundland and Labrador.

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