The King George Hotel – A Community Project

The Rev. D. L. McQuinn Memorial Foundation has back in its possession

a family heritage property – The King George Hotel.

Located in Penobsquis the property has gone through many changes since its creation in 1856-1857.

At one time it held the local Community Post office, a

number of rooms for rent, and was a hub next to the Train Station in

Penobsquis.

Over the years it has passed through many hands. finally coming

to be part of the Heber McQuinn estate.

It passed down from Heber to Dr. L. E. McQuinn who renovated

the property extensively into a duplex with basement, first floor and second floor containing 2- and 3-bedroom units. In the early eighties another two bedroom apt was created in the attic area.

In 2003 it became part of the Dr. L. E. McQuinn Estate and

was purchased by Rev. and Mrs. D. L. McQuinn. Rev. McQuinn held the property until 2019 when it was purchased by a niece, illness made it too difficult to continue the sale, and it was returned to the Estate of the late Rev. D. L. McQuinn and placed as part of the Foundation.

Five generations of McQuinn’s have owned this property and

it is set to undergo a complete restoration project, (the house was partly destroyed through teenage vandalism, adult theft and

extreme water damage); hoping to helping our community with supportive housing for those experiencing low-income challenges and housing as well as the Eastern division of the Rev. D. L. McQuinn Memorial Foundation and Apostolic and Community history

and community Library.

An exciting community project, which we hope will have a

positive influence and bring some connection to our beloved community.