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Harris Cottage is a two-and-half-storey, wood-frame house in Georgestown, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is designated both a provincial Registered Heritage Structure and a City of St. John's Heritage Site.

History
Harris Cottage was built circa 1833 by William Harris on what was then known as Upper Long Pond Trail. Harris and his son, William, were carpenters and joiners who erected many nearby houses. Their carpentry shop stood behind the house until well into the 20th century. The Harris family resided primarily on Prescott Street prior to the Great Fire of 1892. At the time of the younger William's death the family owned and occupied or rented all the houses to either side of the cottage.

Harris Cottage remained in the Harris family from its construction until approximately 1990. Thomas Harris, accountant, resided there for much of the 20th century and Margaret, his daughter, owned the house until its eventual sale.

Harris Family
William Harris is believed to have moved his family from Ferryland to St. Johns in 1832.

His son, John Harris

John's brother, William, was engaged in the building trade and appears to have possessed some skill in design. According to W. J. Browne, William Harris won a design contest for the layout of nearby Bannerman Park which he entered under the name of Johnny Burke, a Prescott Street neighbour.