Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Victoria Park
Victoria Park was set aside as a square when Lewis Burwell surveyed the original town plan for Brantford in 1830. The square was first landscaped as a formal park in 1861. The plans were prepared by John Turner, a local architect who designed many significant Brantford buildings, including the Brant County Court House, Zion United Church and Park Baptist Church, which face the square. In recognition of Upper Canada’s link to Britain, Turner’s plan was based on the configuration of the Union Jack.
In 1886, the bronze and granite Joseph Brant Memorial was unveiled in the centre of the square. One of the first pieces of statuary of its kind in North America, the memorial to Joseph Brant and the Six Nations Confederacy was sculpted by Percy Wood, winner of the international competition.
In 1892 the granite drinking fountain was located to the west of the memorial at the Market Street entrance to the park. This fountain was donated by J.K. Osborne, who was a vice-president of A. Harris, Son & Co. and Massey-Harris Co. Ltd., forerunners of Massey-Ferguson Ltd.
Victoria Park was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act by Brantford City Council on September 22, 1986, as having architectural and historic importance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 43° 8.443′ N, 80° 15.787′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker can be reached from Darling Street just west of George Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located beside the walkway at the center of Victoria Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Market Street, Brantford ON N3T 2Z7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (a few steps from this marker); John Claude Whale (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Alexander David Hardy (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brant County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Brantford (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michael Snow (about 120 meters away); Royal Victoria Place (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.
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