Formal Recognition Type

Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Notes

Francis Toope Stage, located in historic Trinity, was built by Francis Toope in 1959 and used by him and his son in the fishing industry until the cod moratorium in 1992. It is a recognizable structure, as it is featured on postcards from Trinity and is highly visible at the entrance to Trinity. Mr. Toope applied to the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program in late 2005 to do preservation work on his stage such as replacement of cribbing and painting of its exterior. The structure was in otherwise sound condition. By mid-July of 2006 the preservation work had taken place. Work undertaken included, “replacement of lungers and wharf sticks on the wharf. Removal of old asphalt shingles and replacement with new ones and one coat of paint on the exterior”, said Mr. Toope.

Community

Trinity, Trinity Bay

Municipality

Town of Trinity

Civic Address

Main Rd.

Construction (circa)

1959 - 1959

Builder

Francis Toope

Style

Rectangular Short Façade