Stratford in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Stratford City Hall
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L’hôtel de Ville de Stratford

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1. Stratford City Hall / L'hôtel de Ville de Stratford Marker

Inscription. [English] Stratford's spacious civic square has been the site of the city's municipal buildings since 1857. Construction began on the present city hall after the destruction of the first town hall and market by fire in 1898. The plans were prepared by prominent Toronto architect, George W. King, assisted locally by J.W. Siddall. The resulting structure is a notable example of a late 19th century public building, monumental in scape and picturesque in aspect. Opened in 1900, it has long been a centre of Stratford's political, social and cultural life.

[Francais] Les édifices municipaux de Stratford de trouvent sur la grande place depuis 1857. On a commencé à construire l’hôtel de ville actuel en 1898, après qu’un incendie eut détruit le bâtiment original et le marché. Les plans sont de George W. King, architecte torontois de renom, qui et l’assistance de J.W. Siddall. Cet édifice monumental et pittoresque, inauguré en 1900, est une belle illustration des bâtiments publics de la fin du XIXe siècle. Il est depuis longtemps au coeur de la vie politique, sociale et culturelle de Stratford.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 43° 22.204′ N, 80° 58.929′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Wellington Street and Downie Street, on the left when traveling south on Wellington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Wellington St, Stratford ON N5A N5A, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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2. Stratford City Hall / L'hôtel de Ville de Stratford Marker

distance of this marker: City Hall (here, next to this marker); Festival Square (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Planbook Facade (about 150 meters away); Gordon Block (about 150 meters away); Wet or Dry? (about 150 meters away); Daly Terrace (1875) (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Daly Terrace (1875) (about 150 meters away); 111-117 Downie Street (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford.

Also see . . . Stratford City Hall, Stratford. Short history of the building, which once faced the prospect of demolition. (Ontario Heritage Trust) (Submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Stratford City Hall⎯⎯⎯L’hôtel de Ville de Stratford

Stratford City Hall
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L’hôtel de Ville de Stratford