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

Forwarders' Museum

c1810

— Designated Historic Property —

Forwarders' Museum Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024

1. Forwarders' Museum Marker

Inscription.

Built by William Gilkison

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.

Location. 44° 42.534′ N, 75° 30.844′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Centre Street and Water Street West, on the right when traveling south on Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Water 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (a few steps from this marker); Moran and Hooker Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Building (within shouting distance of this marker); RiverWalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott - The Fort Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prescott People's Place (within

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

shouting distance of this marker); Glasgow, Smyth Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Forwarding Trade at Prescott (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Forwarders' Museum. From the Town of Prescott Designated Properties webpage:

Designating By-Law: 1913

Heritage Attributes:

Built circa 1795 by an unknown builder, this property is an interesting example of a commercial structure, with a basic pattern of a simplified three storey Scottish-Canadian architecture; incorporating beautiful exterior and interior moldings, rugged stone work and zestful fireplaces. It maintained its original design and fabric with a few interior alterations. The building is a local landmark and important in streetscape terms because of its position and location.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Forwarders' Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024

2. Forwarders' Museum and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.