“Our culture here is, basically, the first culture in Canada. A lot of Irish heritage.” – Fred Palmer

“I remember coming to one of the early New Year’s Eve celebrations down on the waterfront. And I remember coming onto the waterfront with one of the early gatherings of people.” – Susan Shiner

“Just down the street was The Musical Clock. It had a little clock that came out over the sidewalk. And they sold photographic equipment there.” – Ruth Green

“My most vivid memory of downtown would be when I was a child. They used to hold a Christmas raffle down here every year and I think they still do.” – Lacy O’Connell

“…the street cars were electric street cars, and they ran from the west end of St. John’s down to the east end. And that was a treat; just to get on a street car and go from one end of town to the city to the other.” – John E. Williams