Hawthorne Cottage

Hawthorne Cottage is a residential dwelling from the 1830s with a wrap-around veranda, double-hung windows, and horizontal clapboard siding set on a high stone foundation. The house features architectural details that reflect the building style of early 19th-century Newfoundland.

The cottage was built in the 1830s and served as the home of Captain Bob Bartlett, a notable Arctic explorer. Bartlett gained prominence through his rescue operations during the Karluk expedition in northern waters.

The house museum displays maritime artifacts and period furniture that show how merchant families lived in 19th-century Newfoundland. Visitors can see the belongings and home arrangement that reveal the daily life of prosperous residents from that era.

The site is open to visitors from early June through early September during the warmer months. Wheelchair access is available and reduced admission rates are offered for seniors.

The building was relocated approximately 10 kilometers from Cochranedale to central Brigus in 1834 while preserving its entire structure. This remarkable feat demonstrates the engineering and construction skills of 19th-century workers.

Location: Brigus

Inception: 1830

Address: Irishtown Road

Website: https://pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/nl/hawthorne/index

GPS coordinates: 47.53515,-53.20987

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46