Central Oshawa in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Borsberry Music Hall

By Brian Romagnoli, Beamsville, Ontario (1995)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

1. Borsberry Music Hall Marker

Inscription.
The Borsberry Music Hall was located on the north side of King Street, just east of Simcoe Street, a century ago. The Music Hall had a 700 seat capacity and played host to a number of dramatic and musical productions. The street scene outside the Hall highlights its architectural features and incorporates a 1912 McLaughlin Buick.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment.

Location. 43° 53.816′ N, 78° 51.722′ W. Marker is in Oshawa, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Central Oshawa. It is on Athol Street East just east of Celina Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and mural are on the south facade of the building at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Athol Street East, Oshawa ON L1H 4M9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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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 distance of this marker: Driving Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Recreation by the Lake (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); On The Lake (The Argyle) (about 120 meters away); Kingston Road Stage Coach (about 120 meters away); Oshawa 1935 (about 180 meters away); Historical Industry and Labour (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ontario Regiment 130 Years of Service (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Steeple Bell (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oshawa.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

2. Borsberry Music Hall Marker

(marker is mounted on the left side of the mural)

Borsberry Music Hall Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 27, 2022

3. Borsberry Music Hall Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.