Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Harry Horwood

(1838 - 1917)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

1. Harry Horwood Marker

Inscription.

Harry Horwood came to Canada from England in the early 1850s and started working as a stained glass maker in Toronto. In 1881 he established his own stained glass business in Prescott, first on Water Street and later in the old municipal building on Henry Street. A well recognized craftsman, Horwood's stained glass windows can be found locally at the Blue Church, St. John's Anglican Church, and here at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
In addition, Horwood windows can be found in Ottawa at Notre Dame Cathedral and at the Ottawa Public Library.

Erected by Grenville County Historical Society with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 44° 42.659′ N, 75° 30.991′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Centre Street and Dibble Street West, on the left when traveling north on Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Centre Street, Prescott ON K0E 1T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Grenville College

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 150 meters away); Sir Richard William Scott (about 180 meters away); The Prescott People's Place (about 210 meters away); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mechanic's Block (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Prescott, Ontario (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Also see . . .
1. The Ottawa Legacy of Harry Horwood (Billingsley, Ottawa Heritage, 2016 (p.1-3). (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Horwood Stained Glass Company (Ogdensburg History, 2014). (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Prescott’s Horwood Family: Making Buildings Beautiful. (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

2. Harry Horwood Marker

His stained glass windows are beyond

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024

3. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Horwood Window Example image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 30, 2022

4. Horwood Window Example

In The Blue Church, about 5km west of St. John's

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on August 1, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York.