Nipigon in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Hudson's Bay Company

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

1. Hudson's Bay Company Marker

Inscription.
With the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, trading and commerce began to shift away from the river to the railway due to increased efficiency and cost competitiveness. By 1898, Hudson Bay Company replaced the river post with a new store and warehouse near the CPR station. Shortly after the buildings were repaired, and repainted, a fire in 1924 destroyed the frame structure, and the manager's house. A solid brick establishment was built on the foundations. The store was later known as The Bay and The Northern. On January 24, 1999, after serving the people of the Nipigon area for nearly 150 years, The Hudson's Bay Company closed its doors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 49° 0.715′ N, 88° 15.8′ W. Marker is in Nipigon, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is on Front Street north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the front facade of the building at this address, near the north end. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Front Street, Nipigon ON P0T 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revillon Brothers (a few steps from this marker); The Ovilio Hotel (within shouting distance

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of this marker); First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Hydro Building / United Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nipigon Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); McKirdy / Vivone House (about 90 meters away); Fraser House (about 120 meters away); Nipigon Historical Museum / The Railway (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nipigon.

Marker detail: Hudson's Bay Company image. Click for full size.

Courtesy George O'Neill Public School

2. Marker detail: Hudson's Bay Company

The new brick store sold groceries, furniture, clothing and souvenirs.

Marker detail: Original Hudson’s Bay Store image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Nipigon Historical Museum

3. Marker detail: Original Hudson’s Bay Store

The original wood frame Hudson's Bay Company building had a warehouse on the side as shown in this photo from the Samuel A. King collection. Down the street is the International Hotel, McKirdy's Store and the Taylor House.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

4. Hudson's Bay Company Marker

The Bargain! Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

5. The Bargain! Shop

(marker is mounted near northeast [left] corner, facing Front Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.