Formal Recognition Type

Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Notes

Located adjacent to the main road running through Change Islands, John Peckford’s Store has overlooked a tranquil cove on the northern end of the North Island since the early 1900s. A ninety foot walkway leads from the store to Tom Peckford’s Stage. Both the store and the walkway were in need of repair when John Peckford applied for assistance to restore the property under the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program. John had conducted regular maintenance on the store through the years but the foundation shores were unstable and a corner post and some sheathing had rotted. The walkway in particular was in very bad shape, as much of the cribbing had deteriorated drastically over the years, and it was becoming unsafe to walk on. During the restoration process, new shores were placed under the store and rotted boards in the sills and walls were replaced. Clapboard that had spilt and cracked was removed and new clapboard installed. Three sides received a fresh coat of red paint while another side was finished with a traditional red ochre mixture. The restoration of the walkway was a major component of the project. Logs were cut to replace unstable cribbing and support beams. Two new cribs were completed and new beams and planks affixed on top of these. A boat had to be used during part of the restoration process as the walkway stretches almost entirely over water. The completed walkway now allows safe passage to Tom Peckford’s Stage, which has also been restored through the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program.

Community

Change Islands

Municipality

Town of Change Islands

Civic Address

Peckford Road

Construction (circa)

1900 - 1900

Builder

Tom Peckford

Style

Rectangular Long Façade