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Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
 

Senator George T. Fulford

1852 - 1905

 
 
Senator George T. Fulford Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
1. Senator George T. Fulford Marker
Inscription. Born and raised in Brockville, George Taylor Fulford apprenticed at his brother's drugstore and took charge of it himself at age 22. Five years later, he was elected to the first of 12 terms as alderman. Fulford entered the patent-medicine trade in 1886, and in 1890 acquired the rights to his most famous product, "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." His use of large-scale newspaper testimonial advertising helped expand his business internationally. His headquarters remained in Brockville and Fulford himself maintained a local presence, as businessman, politician and philanthropist. His mansion, Fulford Place, reflected his social status. He was appointed to the Senate in 1900. In 1905, at the height of his career, George Fulford was fatally injured in an automobile accident.
 
Erected 2001 by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceMan-Made FeaturesRoads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
 
Location. 44° 35.861′ N, 75° 40.262′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker can be reached from King Street East (County Highway 2). Marker is located in front of the main entrance to Fulford Place.
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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 287 King Street East, Brockville ON K6V 1E1, Canada. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fulford Place (a few steps from this marker); Indian Cliff (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Samuel Reynolds House (approx. half a kilometer away); Bartholomew and Ruth Ann Carley House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Henry and Ellen Soper House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); David Simpson House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); St. Lawrence Terrace (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The "Baby Bottle" House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
 
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia - George T. Fulford. (Submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
2. Wikipedia - Pink Pills for Pale People. (Submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
 
Wideview of Senator George T. Fulford Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
2. Wideview of Senator George T. Fulford Marker
Fulford Place is in the background
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.

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