Formal Recognition Type

Fisheries Heritage Preservation Program

Notes

Jack Wells Fishing Premises was built in 1954 by Jack Wells and his brothers Otto and Alec. It included a twine store, stage and flake. The premises was used for mending traps and nets, as a place to bait trawls, for salting fish and for storing boats. Jack Wells was even married here, as was his sister. The premises has always been a gathering place in The Battery.

Community

St. John's

Municipality

City of St. John's

Civic Address

Outer Battery Road

Construction (circa)

1954 - 1954

Builder

Alec Wells, Jack Wells, Otto Wells

Style

Rectangular Short Façade