View of Out the Road

Passing Jimmys Hill moving inland, you are no longer Over the Road, you are Out the Road. This area of Branch is settled mostly by recent generations and there is more variety in family names. From the mid-1960s until the late-1980s, Out the Road was best known as the site of the former Shamrock Lou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Branch Cultural Historical Association
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: 2007
Subjects:
Knowledge of the land/water and environment
Migration/settlement
Landscape
Families
Entertainment and recreation
Roads
Lounges
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/4401
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Summary:Passing Jimmys Hill moving inland, you are no longer Over the Road, you are Out the Road. This area of Branch is settled mostly by recent generations and there is more variety in family names. From the mid-1960s until the late-1980s, Out the Road was best known as the site of the former Shamrock Lounge. The Shamrock was a lively spot the only local dance bar and a popular place for Sunday afternoon entertainment. The Hennesseys have lived Out the Road since John Hennessey moved from the west shore of Placentia Bay in 1880.

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