History of The Property
Drake House was constructed in the 1890s in the community of Haystack, Placentia Bay. It was constructed by George Drake and his brother John. Frank Drake, George's son, inherited the property and lived in the building all his life. When Haystack was resettled in the 1960s, Frank Drake refused to move, and remained in the house at Haystack for an additional 12 years. In the 1970s, the house was floated by barge from Haystack to its present site in Arnold's Cove. Frank Drake died in 2002, and was buried at Haystack. The property has since been acquired by the Town of Arnold's Cove who are restoring the building to serve as a historical interpretation centre and community museum. It is the oldest house standing in Arnold's Cove.
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