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Discovering Historic Saint John
Stories from the city’s landmarks and heritage buildings
by Mark Allan Greene
Illustrated stories of Saint John’s historic streets, buildings and waterfront.
Every corner of Saint John, New Brunswick, reflects the city’s rich and varied past.
In Discovering Historic Saint John, Mark Allan Greene shares stories of the city’s most iconic buildings, streets, cemeteries, monuments and more. Each chapter combines his engaging narrative with contemporary and historic images, bringing the city’s fascinating history and rich cultural heritage to life.
From American military raids and shipwrecks to rumrunners, riots and the fire that almost destroyed Saint John, these stories will surprise, entertain and inform.
About the Author
MARK ALLAN GREENE is the author of the local bestseller The Great Saint John Fire of 1877. He grew up in Saint John. A writer, playwright and practicing lawyer, he retains a fascination with the history of his hometown. He co-created the history podcast Saint John: Nothing Happened Here. He now lives in Edmonton.
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