Here's a bit of info from the discussions about the Salvation Army properties in Springdale Street.
I'm just reposting it here in the History thread.
The former Salvation Army headquarters was built in
1908, so it's old enough to be a heritage building.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/salvation_army.html
Only a few details like the front entrance and the windows on the third floor have been changed.
The S.A. Temple next door at 18 Springdale was built in
1942:
From The Daily news - January 17th 1942:
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The new S.A. Temple on Springdale Street will be officially opened at 3 p.m. on the 21st January by Lady Walwyn, supported by Mayor Carnell, and other prominent citizens. At 5.30 tea will be served and at 8.30 there will be a musical festival in the Auditorium.
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http://nl.canadagenweb.org/dailynews_janfeb1942.htm