514-516 Queen Street - front view of Morrison Building located on the south side of Queen Street
Photo: City of Fredericton
- Recognized
- 2004
- By
- Local government
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Description
The Morrison Building is a two-storey wood-frame structure located in the heart of Fredericton's historic downtown. This commercial building, which dates from the mid-19th century, is situated between a modern building and a narrow alley on the south side of Queen Street.
Heritage value
The heritage value of the Morrison Building as a Locial Historic Place resides in its location in Fredericton's traditional business and commercial centre. This simple two-storey structure is a reflection of Fredericton's successful business history. Its location is one reason for the longevity of a significant and successful local family business. The "Frank I. Morrison Insurance Company" later known as "Frank I. Morrison & Son Insurance" was housed in the Morrison Building for several decades. The NB Power Museum was located for a short time in this building.
Built circa 1869, the Morrison Building reflects traditional Classical-inspired commercial architecture from the period. This is evident in such elements as the building’s rectangular massing, its recessed entrance and the design of its ground-level storefront with cornice.
SourceCity of Fredericton, Historic Places Files, "514-516 Queen Street"
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of the Morrision Building associated with Fredericton’s traditional business and commercial centre include:
- its location in the traditional centre for local commerce and business;
- its expression as a typical 19th-century commercial building;
- rectangular two-storey massing;
- clapboard siding;
- regularly spaced rectangular second floor windows.
- flat roof with wide eaves;
- street-level storefront with recessed entrance, moulded cornice and large display windows.
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Location
514-516 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B, Canada
45.96166° N, 66.64083° 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.