Kingston in Frontenac County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

133 131 King Street East

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

1. 133 131 King Street East Marker

Inscription. This limestone double house was erected in the Georgian style by architect William Coverdale in 1842-43 for Noble Palmer, founder of the Kingston Spectator newspaper. It is notable for its windows and ashlar string courses.

Half of the building was occupied by Sir Charles Metcalfe, Governor General of Canada, in the Spring of 1843 while his predecessor Sir Charles Bagot lay dying in the Vice-Regal Residence, Alwington House.

Erected by Frontenac Condominium Corporation No. 17 and Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 44° 13.505′ N, 76° 29.146′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Ontario, in Frontenac County. Marker is on King Street East north of West Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level at the center of the subject building, facing northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 King Street East, Kingston ON K7L 2Z9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir John Alexander Macdonald (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Early Land Survey in Ontario / Premiers Travaux D'Arpentage en Ontario (about 90 meters away); 21st Battalion CEF Cenotaph

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(about 150 meters away); Sir Richard Cartwright (about 180 meters away); René-Robert Cavelier (about 240 meters away); Militia Garrison 1837-38 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Kingston Observatory / L’Observatoire de Kingston (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

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1. William Coverdale. In 1859 Coverdale became the architect – the term he had used to describe himself after 1842 – for the asylum in Kingston and continued on this project to his death. The building he planned was erected mainly by convict labour and took over eight years to finish. The penitentiary and asylum buildings, both still standing, mark the beginning and end of Coverdale’s work in Kingston. Between his activities on these two grim and massive works, he designed and built every manner of structure. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Sir Charles Bagot. In January 1842 Sir Charles arrived in Kingston as GOVERNOR GENERAL of Canada. Although for many months before his death

133 131 King Street East Marker • <i>wide view<br>(marker visible between doors)</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

2. 133 131 King Street East Marker • wide view
(marker visible between doors)

Bagot was bedridden and unable to play an active part in government, he was severely criticized by Tory leaders. However, his popularity among Reformers, especially French Canadians, remained strong. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Charles Theophilus, 1st Baron Metcalfe. Metcalfe arrived in Canada early in 1843 to replace Sir Charles Bagot, with instructions to make no concessions towards responsible government the principle on which Bagot's existing Reform ministry, headed by Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, was founded. (Submitted on February 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

133 131 King Street East image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2019

3. 133 131 King Street East

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.