Best known as Holder's Sail-Making Shop, this Classic Revival wooden warehouse at 100 Water Street, Saint John, was one of many commercial buildings constructed in the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1877 in what is now the Trinity Royal Heritage Preservation Area. This building was originally owned by the block and pump manufacturer Robert Laskey and Son, who used the site from its construction circa 1878 until 1892. The company produced a variety of products, including different types of ship blocks (pulleys) and wooden pumps for ships or wells. The company was founded by Robert Laskey in 1833. His son, Joseph, joined the business in 1880 and became the sole owner after Robert's death in 1884.
 
However, this site is most notable for the nine decades it was used by George E. Holder's sail-making company. Prior to the Great Saint John Fire of 1877, George E. Holder had worked for a different sail-making company; however, his workplace was destroyed in the blaze. Afterwards, his former boss encouraged him to start his own business. He soon began by crafting sails for the merchant ships of the Port of Saint John, at one point employing up to eight people. After the end of WWI, Holder's moved into this building, as the wide and long floor of this warehouse was ideal for laying out large sails. Holder's Sail-making company continued to operate at this location until 1998, after about ninety years of service. In the present, Holder's company continues to operate in a new location, having been run for over 130 years. Meanwhile, 100 Water Street has been converted to an ice cream and souvenir store.