Formal Recognition Type

Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Notes

Adams Fishing Stage in Joe Batt’s Arm is the site of two fisheries structures that have been used by the Adams family since the early 1900s. Due to their age and waterside location they were in dire need of restoration. When Mr. Gordon Adams applied to the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program he stated the condition of his premises was, “poor and dilapidated and badly in need of replacement of siding, paint and other wood materials”. The restoration took place through the summer of 2006 with work being carried out by Adams himself. The rectangular, gable roof stage and the smaller store were resheathed in clapboard and cornerboards, and then painted a brilliant red color. The roofs were re-shingled. The wharf, stagehead and splitting table were also replaced, “This work and improvement was as much a pleasure for me as a chore”, said Adams of his ten hour restoration workdays.

Community

Joe Batt's Arm

Municipality

Town of Fogo Island

Civic Address

Southside Road

Construction (circa)

1900 - 1900