Here's a photo I took last week of the former John. A. MacDonald Store - today it's a restaurant called "Cardigan Lobster Supper" at 4557 Wharf Street. Here's their website: http://www.peicardiganlobstersuppers.com/
The following information about the store comes
from Highlights of Cardigan Area by
Beth Brehaut. Page 35:
John
A. MacDonald’s Store
"In 1905, the store operated by
Morson & Morgan burned down. The fire also destroyed the early records of
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Douglas C. Morson and William Minto then went
into partnership. This store was also destroyed by fire. In 1902, John A.
MacDonald purchased James Norton's store. Mr. MacDonald dealt in general
merchandise and shipped Island produce as well. John A. MacDonald's store. 35
During the First World War most ships were in war service. It was decided to
build schooners for shipping produce. A saw mill was needed for this project,
so James E. MacDonald's old store was hauled across the ice to be used in the
shipbuilding industry. John A. MacDonald's store is now a restaurant operated
by his grandson, Jock MacDonald. A disco and lobster supper are also operated
in the old store in the summer months."
You have a fascinating blog. Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from a very cold weathered Montreal. :)
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