[2] Many prominent artists from Newfoundland and Labrador have performed at the Hall, including Mary Walsh, Andy Jones, Rick Mercer, Bob Joy, Jillian Keiley, Allan Hawco and Danielle Irvine.
After that was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1817, a meeting hall was built on the site, which was purchased by the Sons of Temperance in 1853.
[5] Subsequently "the building was used for both union meetings and local activities including speeches and bingo".
[6] The Resource Foundation for the Arts was founded by The Mummers Troupe who helped purchase, renovate and develop the LSPU Hall as a downtown St. John's performance centre.
Its plain architectural style is typical of early twentieth century Newfoundland meeting halls.