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What we are proposing to do to the 1883 church — the work, the materials, when we hope to do it, and who is doing it. This is a "go with the flow" project and it moves as the weather, the trades and the funds allow.
We loved Little Harbour Church at first sight! So much that we even bought it sight unseen. We were wondering what exactly we would do with it as far as a renovation or restoration and what materials to use and the whole look of the building's elevation etc.... and after the overwhelming response from all of you... the direction was clear, we need to do a restoration! Which means do our best to put back what was once there and keep the exterior looking as it always has. Now that is decided, we can respectfully request Heritage NL to please consider Historic Designation for Little Harbour Church. Don't you agree Little Harbour Church is a Historic site and should be acknowledged and preserved as one? Learn more and add your note
Repair and re-shingle the roof, replace failed flashing, and make the building watertight before any interior work begins.
Photo / video coming soonRepair the original Gothic window sashes in place wherever possible, re-glaze and re-putty rather than replace.
Photo / video coming soonReplace rotted clapboard and keep the original profile and colour the same — white, matching the existing trim. We are leaning toward pre-painted boards: still wood and paint, just a specialized finish that arrives ready to install.
Jen suggested we reach out to Maibec and Cape Cod to see if they want to do a commercial of siding the church. The building is beautiful and the location is breathtaking — not to mention the wind and weather these materials will take here. That says it all.
Photo / video coming soonThe balcony rail wood is no longer there, but some disassembled pews survive. Conserve and reassemble the pews we have, along with the pulpit and communion table.
Photo / video coming soonNew landscape lighting around the church grounds using nautical-style fixtures in keeping with the harbour, instead of lighting installed on the building.
Photo / video coming soonNew septic field installed on the property.
Photo / video coming soonSeptic system design and approval for the property.
Photo / video coming soonAllan Barnes at Wheeler Electrical Division upgraded and connected our temporary electric service at Little Harbour.
Photo / video coming soonWell drilled and water supply established for the property. Well pump and excavating by Wheeler.
Photo / video coming soonSo much gratitude that now all of the utilities have been brought to 1 Little Harbour Church Lane.
If you are a tradesperson, a supplier, and want to list your business or service or give an estimate for restoration work needed. Please contact us.