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Barrack Green Armoury

Coordinates: 45°15′57″N 66°3′12″W / 45.26583°N 66.05333°W / 45.26583; -66.05333
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Barrack Green Armoury
Barrack Green Armoury in 2016
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General information
LocationSaint John, New Brunswick
Address60 Broadview Avenue
CountryCanada
Coordinates45°15′57″N 66°3′12″W / 45.26583°N 66.05333°W / 45.26583; -66.05333
Construction started1911
Completed1912
Design and construction
Architect(s)David Ewart

Barrack Green Armoury is a historic Canadian armoury in Saint John, New Brunswick. Built between 1911 and 1912, the armoury was recognized as a Federal Heritage Building in 1991. It is used by the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, the 37 Signal Regiment, the 722 Communication Squadron and the Royal New Brunswick Regiment.[1]

History

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Designed by architect David Ewart,[2] Barrack Green Armoury was constructed from 1911 to 1912.[3] Sam Hughes, the then-Minister of Militia and Defence, led an enhancement project leading to the armoury's construction.[1]

On May 9, 1991, Barrack Green Armoury was recognized as a Federal Heritage Building.[3] During the 2009 swine flu pandemic, Barrack Green Armoury was used by the Horizon Health Network as a temporary clinic.[4] The armoury has a historic gun, which was dedicated during a ceremony in 2011.[5] In 2018, the armoury received reports of sexual harassment against a reservist who was stationed there from 2014 to 2015.[6][7][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Armoury celebrates 100 years". Telegraph-Journal. October 6, 2011. ProQuest 896389432. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Quinn, Carolyn; Ascroft, Sheila (2014). "Canada's Armouries" (PDF). p. 11. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Barrack Green Armoury". www.historicplaces.ca. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Davis, Sandra (November 6, 2009). "Pandemic priorities; Health: Hundreds expected at today's clinic at Barrack Green Armoury". Telegraph-Journal. ProQuest 423369194. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Gowan, Derwin (October 31, 2011). "Historic gun dedicated at Barrack Green Armoury". Telegraph-Journal. ProQuest 900997431. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Cave, Rachel (January 24, 2018). "Complaints of toxic, sexualized workplace at Saint John armoury to be heard by tribunal". CBC News. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Morries, Chris (February 24, 2018). "N.B. soldiers to share stories of sexual violence". Times & Transcript. ProQuest 2007611314. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Landry, Mike (December 15, 2016). "New Brunswicker part of class-action suit against military". Telegraph-Journal. ProQuest 1848817856. Retrieved May 8, 2024.