Guelph in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Duncan-McPhee Building

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

1. Duncan-McPhee Building Marker

Inscription. The south eastern unit built 1853 by John Catchpole, tinsmith. Probably the first stone structure on Norfolk Street. John Howard added the larger corner section in 1864. Imposing mid 19th century styled masonry.

Designated as a Building of Historic and
Architectural Interest by the City of Guelph
1983

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 43° 32.721′ N, 80° 15.102′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is on Quebec Street just east of Norfolk Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Quebec Street, Guelph ON N1H 2T1, 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

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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 distance of this marker: Guelph Public Library / Bibliothèque publique de Guelph (within shouting distance of this marker); The Masonic Centre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guelph Salvation Army (about 180 meters away); Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception / L’Église Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (about 240 meters away); Joseph Connolly 1840 - 1904 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Brownlow/Gummer Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Toronto-Dominion Bank (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 9 Douglas Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guelph.

Regarding Duncan-McPhee Building. Canadian Register of Historic Places (2009/03/13).

Also see . . . Duncan-McPhee Store.

The Duncan-McPhee Store, one of the first few stores in downtown Guelph, is a fine example of mid-19th century commercial architecture, local craftsmanship and the use of limestone in the City's business centre. The two-storey 1853 portion of the store, constructed of local limestone, is of a modest design. In contrast, the prominent and distinctive three-storey 1864 addition, also constructed of local limestone, is of a more prosperous design, featuring a gracefully curved corner façade. Characteristic of Italianate architectural design, the 1864 addition features a detailed cornice and brackets and segmented arched windows framed with large quarry-faced stone block in relief against a smooth limestone background.

(Submitted on October 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

2. Duncan-McPhee Building Marker

(looking west along Quebec Street)

Duncan-McPhee Building (<i>north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

3. Duncan-McPhee Building (north elevation)

Duncan-McPhee Building (<i>northeast/corner elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2022

4. Duncan-McPhee Building (northeast/corner elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.