| As the economy took a downturn, many homes fell into disrepair and have been torn down. It was important to CapeRace to save what they could while retaining the spirit of the original structures and making them comfortable for guests. Private Comment
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| This house has a great view of the water and the larger metropolis of St. John's. Private Comment
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| Stop No. 3: The Thomas Mouland House in Bonavista. This is in the Mockbeggar neighborhood of a larger town of 3,000 residents. It's a very old and authentic setting, where pubs and the fish plant are a five-minute walk away.
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This vernacular structure is known as a biscuit box house. It was saved by The Bonavista Historic Townscape, an organization that fixes up the exteriors of the homes (windows, trim, roofs, etc.) and then transfers them to the private sector. |
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| The home was moved across the street because the property owner planned on tearing it down; here it is on its journey! If you've read The Shipping News, across the street doesn't seem like that far of a move for a house. Private Comment
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| The property where the house was originally sited was sold, so the structure was moved across the street. Thomas Mouland, a former owner, was a survivor of The Great Sealing Disaster of 1914, upping the home's historical significance. Private Comment
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| Sooley and Nisbet include an extra bed in spots where they can, for extra seating and that extra last-minute guest in your group. Private Comment
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| Vintage furniture in the living room is a reminder of how the homes and their furnishings evolved over many eras. Private Comment
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| Can you guess what this is? It's 100 years of floorings, from sailcloth to linoleum, each one denoting approximately one decade's style. While Nisbet started to create a few 6" pieces of art with the vintage layers, Sooley had bigger ideas... Private Comment
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