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

Thomas Wright Building

Perth Designated Heritage Building

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

1. Thomas Wright Building Marker

Inscription.

[Title is text]

Erected by Town of Perth.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 44° 53.983′ N, 76° 14.944′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Gore Street East (County Highway 43) and Colborne Street, on the left when traveling east on Gore Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63-67 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley

and in Eastern 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 distance of this marker: Carnegie Library (McMillan Building) (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Matthews Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prince of Wales Prize / Le Prix du Prince de Galles (within shouting distance of this marker); An Avenue to the Future / Un pas vers l'Avenir (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Perth Post Office / The Crain Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Town Hall / l'Hôtel de Ville de Perth (within shouting distance of this marker); Hub of Activity & Change (within shouting distance of this marker); Boats, Boats, Boats (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

Regarding Thomas Wright Building.

The Thomas Wright Building was erected in 1851 and the Wright family occupied this building from 1867 until 1930 as furriers. From 1958 – 1972, Jack Thomas, an Optometrist, owned the building and operated his practice from the lower level. From 1993-95, after years of neglect, the building was restored to its present condition. Thus, the reason for the name Thomas Wright Building. (from Perth Walking Tour app)

Thomas Wright Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

2. Thomas Wright Building

Marker to right of Hay Design entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.