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New BrunswickFormally Recognized: 1982/03/18

ACME Construction Building

45 Canterbury Street, Saint John, New Brunswick

Other Names: ACME Construction BuildingCampbell and CampbellCampbell et CampbellNonneman Tile Craft Ltd.Nonneman Tile Craft Ltd.

This image shows a contextual view of the building, 2005; City of Saint John

This image shows a contextual view of the building, 2005; City of Saint John

Description of Historic Place
Acme Construction Building is a two-storey brick Italianate commercial building on the west side of Canterbury Street in the Trinity Royal Preservation Area of City of Saint John.
Heritage Value
Acme Construction Building is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with its former occupants.
Character-Defining Elements
The character defining elements that describe Acme Construction Building include: - height and width proportions; - same set-back on the lot as the neighbouring buildings; - fills width of lot; - brick exterior walls;- projecting metal cornice; - brackets at roof-line cornice; - corbel bands; - broad sandstone label moulding with circular floral stops; - stone pilasters separating double windows;- single entrance to the side;- wooden door; - transom window above entrance.