Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mechanic's Block
c1874
| | Designated Historic Property | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
1. Mechanic's Block Marker
Ice Cream Parlour
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° 42.613′ N, 75° 30.804′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on King Street West (County Highway 2) just west of Edward Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112-132 King Street West, Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant William Frederick Nelson Sharpe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Moran and Hooker Buildings (about 120 meters away); Lighthouse Restoration Project (about 120 meters away); The Prescott People's Place (about 120 meters away); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (about 150 meters away); Whisky and Beer (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Regarding Mechanic's Block.
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Designating By-Law: 1985-31
Historical Attributes:
The Mechanics Block was an important contribution to the main business street of Prescott when it was completed in 1874. This property remains an integral part of the present downtown streetscape. The commercial buildings of the 1870s continue to dominate the main street and to determine its character even today.
Thomas Coates, Samuel Miles Coons, and Nesfield Ward purchased the property from Peter Moran. The three property owners co-operated in the construction of the large business block.
This three-storey building had a faηade that was faced with yellow brick while the sides and back were constructed with red brick. There are four bays across the faηade, each containing three windows which have stone sills and arched limestone cornices supported by small consoles. The large wooden cornice across the top of the building is decorated with brackets terminating in acorn-shaped finials.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
2. Mechanic's 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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
