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MARK ALLAN GREENE
Available on April 7, 2026. Pre-order in store at Chapters/Indigo/Coles or online at Formac Lorimer Books or Chapters Indigo
Visitors from far and wide who flock to Saint John for the city’s long history, rich cultural heritage and waterfront charm can now take home an engaging and informative souvenir of the city.
This illustrated history tells the city’s story through its architecture, storied streets and notable residents. MARK ALLAN GREENE shares the history of Saint John’s iconic locations, with contemporary photos and occasional archival images to enhance the reader’s experience.
Available in store at Chapters/Indigo/Coles throughout the Maritimes and online at Chapters Indigo, Formac Lorimer Books and Amazon.
By 1851, Saint John had grown to be the third largest city in British North America. Home to thriving shipbuilding and lumber-exporting industries it was a vibrant port city and had the world’s fourth-largest accumulation of vessels. An economic depression in the 1870s was hard on the city, but nothing prepared residents for the disaster on June 20, 1877.
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A sudden enormous fire swept through the busy centre of Saint John over nine hours. It destroyed almost half the city and left 13,000 residents homeless and livelihoods destroyed.
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But the rebuild was swift, with fire prevention at the forefront of design and construction. By 1881, Saint John was reborn, stronger and more beautiful than ever.
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This book, incorporating a collection of more than 120 archival images, tells the story in words and pictures of the rise, destruction and rebuilding of the city.
