Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Moran and Hooker Buildings
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| | Designated Historic Property | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024
1. Moran and Hooker Buildings 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° 42.545′ N, 75° 30.82′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is at the intersection of Water Street West and Centre Street, on the left when traveling west on Water Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193-197 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: Prescott Raid on Ogdensburgh (a few steps from this marker); Forwarders' Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); RiverWalk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott - The Fort Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Clock Tower and L. H. Daniels Memorial Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Urn (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiralty Pattern Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Whisky Barrels (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
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Regarding Moran and Hooker Buildings. From the Town of Prescott Designated Properties webpage:
Designating By-Law: 1984-33 amended by 1987-15
Heritage Attributes:
These large stone buildings are the only surviving properties on Water Street that were once warehouses that were important along Prescott's waterfront during the forwarding trade.
Built in 1840 and 1844 when the forwarding trade was at its height and have retained their essential character despite alterations that have been made over the years.
This property has been associated with commercial enterprises that were important to Prescott, including the Life Saver Company in the 1920's and the Gold Glove Company during the second World War.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2024
2. Moran and Hooker Buildings
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 328 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
