The George Blair Residence (Parkside), oblique view, 2005.
Photo: City of Miramichi
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
George Blair Residence, also know as Parkside, is a 1 /2-storey Greek Revival home located on a corner lot on Wellington Street within view of Elm Park in Miramichi.
Heritage value
George Blair Residence is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and its association with some of its former occupants.
George Blair Residence is a good example of Greek Revival residential architecture from the late 19th century in Miramichi. This 1 1/2–storey residence exhibits traditional features of this style in its form, massing and details.
George Blair Residence is also recognized for its association with some of the occupants. Its first owner George A. Blair was a tailor and kept a shop in the old stone Pallen Building in the Historic Water Street District of the former Town of Chatham, now Miramichi. He was also Chatham's first meteorologist for the Government of Canada. He had a keen interest in the betterment of the community and gave lectures at the Mechanics' Institute. He held the appointments of Justice of the Peace and Police Magistrate. The home is also associated with Dr. Bliss Marven who practiced medicine while he resided here from 1910-1934.
SourceCity of Miramichi, Heritage Office Site File #05-42
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements that describe George Blair Residence include:
- rectangular 1 ½-storey massing;
- gable roof with returned eaves;
- rectangular 6/6 windows;
- symmetrically placed shed dormers;
- central main entrance frontispiece including gable dormer with broken pediment;
- later addition of porch and bay at west end adhering to original style;
- continuous brackets under eaves.
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Location
186 Wellington Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1N, Canada
47.02960° N, 65.46652° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.