[jeddy1989]

Originally Posted by Architype

This is a neat view showing Brazil Square in the 1950s. The foreground is the site of the present day Delta Hotel extension; that's George Street church in the background. Brazil Square was St. John's' well known boarding house area; much of it became very run down and it was eventually all razed for redevelopment. Notice even though the caption says 1950s, there are still horses on the street.



Source: https://www.facebook.com/VintageStJo...type=1&theater

The horse and sled was probably more reliable in the snow than cars at the time.