Old Post Office Museum - Historic Places Days

Old Post Office Museum

Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
Type
Museum/Gallery
Address
182 Water Street, Carbonear, NL, Canada
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Phone
709-596-3831

This prominent landmark is locally referred to as the Old Post Office. Built in 1905, it replaced the original post office that burned down in 1904 taking the life of the postmistress, Miss Tryphoena Nicholl who valiantly died while rescuing two other persons.The Tryphoena Nicholl Exhibit is a commemorative one which gives an account of the heroism. Many interesting artifacts speak to the life and times of the Town of Carbonear are found in this Museum.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour

Location

182 Water Street, Carbonear, NL, Canada
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