History of Fairvale
(Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada)-
researched
and compiled by Dorine McVane for the Bicentennial Committee of
Fairvale. Printed by Barnes-Hopkins Ltd, Saint John, 1984
Staple stitched - 22 pages - usual markings for a used book (including
a former owner’s name and sticker removal)
with interior in good condition.
Includes:
Narrative by Walter Bates
Andrew S. Beyea gives the following account in the “History of French
Village” 1923-1924
Small Map of lands granted by the Crown in Fairvale and surrounding
areas over a period of 200 years.
Excerpts from “A CHAT ON THE WAY FROM THE CITY TO GONDOLA POINT ON THE
BEAUTIFUL KENNEBECASIS” by David H. Waterbury (1920) with mention made
of Titus Shipyard with last vessels built - Valetta and the
Adeline. The Adeline was built for J F Watson and V S White by
Henry Titus son of Richard Titus.
St Luke’s Anglican Church
Song or poem - SING A SONG OF FAIRVALE by Nancy Mullin.
Photos include: C N R stone pier railway overpass built by the European
North American Railroad in 1860. New C N R overpass spans the
highway leading into Fairvale built 1976. The Dykeman Home.
The former Carter home - Ivy Nook. Post Office and residence of
Miss Catheline. Former Dobbin Home. Site of former Rothesay
Playhouse. Fairvale Elementary School opened in 1959 with new section
added in 1976. Fairvale Outing Association, Community Centre built on
site of former Gard House. Fairvale Park. Tennis Court.
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