Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block
c1874
— Designated Historic Property —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
1. Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block Marker
Architectural Style
Erected by Town of Prescott.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario, Prescott Designated Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 44° 42.606′ N, 75° 30.787′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on King Street West (County Highway 2) close to Edward Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121-123 King Street West, Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mechanic's Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant William Frederick Nelson Sharpe (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighthouse Restoration Project (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 120 meters away); Moran and Hooker Buildings (about 120 meters away); Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (about 150 meters away); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (about 150 meters away); The Prescott People's Place (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Regarding Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block.
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Designating By-Law: 1984-25
Historical Attributes:
These two buildings are fine examples of mid-Victorian commercial buildings from the early 1870s, a time when Prescott was experiencing a very impressive period of growth.
Together with the Baines building, these two buildings form one harmonious whole. It is important to preserve the façade of all three buildings since all three were constructed according to the same design.
Grocers, Thomas and Marcus Keilty bought the King Street property in 1871. Together with the Boyd and Baines buildings, they form one of the most satisfying group of stores remaining on King Street.
While all three buildings follow the same basic design in the new Italianate style, each have their subtle differences. The Keilty store is faced with ashlar limestone. This storefront provides an excellent example of the Victorian preference for changes in colour, texture, and design within the same composition.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
2. Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
