Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Glasgow, Smyth Building
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024
1. Glasgow, Smyth Building Marker
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° 42.512′ N, 75° 30.902′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Water St West just west of Centre Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Market Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Forwarders' Museum (about 90 meters away); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (about 90 meters away); Prescott, Ontario (about 90 meters away); Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (about 90 meters away); The Prescott People's Place (about 90 meters away); St. Lawrence International Peace Centennial (about 120 meters away); Moran and Hooker Buildings (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Forwarding Trade at Prescott (was about
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Regarding Glasgow, Smyth Building. From the Town of Prescott Designated Properties webpage:
Designating By-Law: 1985-54
Historical Attributes:
The Glasgow/Smyth Building is one of the only inns on Water Street during the forwarding trade to exist today. It possesses the only remaining stone arched carriageway in Prescott.
During its operation as an inn, a portion of the property was rented to Samuel Glasgow. Both business owners chose to operate their business from the premise on the King Street side rather than from the Water Street side.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024
2. Glasgow, Smyth Building 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 227 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
