Formal Recognition Type

Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Notes

Gerard Greene’s Stage was built by John Greene in 1893. It was passed on to his son Herbert and then to Herbert’s son Gerard. It was built using locally cut lumber that was sawn with a pit-saw. Over the years it was used primarily for salting and curing cod. A unique feature of this stage is the access bridge that crosses over the bridge of the neighbouring stage, creating a criss-cross of walkways. The stage had been heavily damaged by ice and heavy seas, and was balancing precariously on one cribbing, when the Tilting Recreational and Cultural Society applied to the Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program for assistance to restore the stage. The construction of new cribbing was a priority if the stage was to be saved. The bridge connecting the stage to the shore was also missing. The stage had to be jacked up so that new cribbing could be built under the ends of the building. Extra bracing was also added to the interior. Some rafters were replaced and new roof boards were installed. Some wooden clapboard was replaced on the exterior and the building received a new coat of traditional red paint. A new bridge once again connects the stage to the bridge of the neighbouring stage and provides a path from the shore. The restoration has ensured that this unique property will continue to grace the shores of Tilting for years to come.

Community

Tilting

Municipality

Town of Fogo Island

Construction (circa)

1893 - 1893

Builder

John Greene

Style

Rectangular Short Façade