Churchill Square (St. John's)
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Churchill Square is a shopping area in St. John's, Newfoundland, located on Elizabeth Avenue near Memorial University of Newfoundland
. "The Square", as it is often referred to as, contains two parallel rows of shops on each side of a parking lot. The eastern row is much more uniform, and contains apartments on the upper levels.
A larger building between the two rows, Terrace on the Square, contains a clock tower and a small shopping mall
with several more shops, as well as business offices on the top levels.
Facing the square, across Elizabeth Avenue, is a bust of Winston Churchill
. The bust was sculpted by Dr. Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook
, CM, RCA, SSC, OSA, SSNYC, CPA (1913-).
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
. "The Square", as it is often referred to as, contains two parallel rows of shops on each side of a parking lot. The eastern row is much more uniform, and contains apartments on the upper levels.
A larger building between the two rows, Terrace on the Square, contains a clock tower and a small shopping mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
with several more shops, as well as business offices on the top levels.
Facing the square, across Elizabeth Avenue, is a bust of Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice...
. The bust was sculpted by Dr. Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook
Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook
Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook, CM, O.Ont was a Canadian portrait sculptor, medal designer and liturgical artist...
, CM, RCA, SSC, OSA, SSNYC, CPA (1913-).