Dryden in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
25 King Street
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
1. 25 King Street Marker
In 1923, a garage was built here and an automobile sales and service was operated by "Dryden District Motors", "Dryden Motors", and "Dryden Service" respectively. Vernon Pronger rebuilt the building in 1938, and operated "Vernon's Grocery" here for 27 years. A ladies clothing store, "Ella Lynn Ltd.", opened here in 1966, and James and Susan Vandermeer have operated "The Bookcase" here since 1986.
Erected 2005 by The Dryden & District Historical Society. (Marker Number P-9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 49° 47.061′ N, 92° 50.408′ W. Marker is in Dryden, Ontario, in Kenora District. Marker is on King Street just east of Earl Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, at the right/east edge of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 King Street, Dryden ON P8N 1B4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Smith Building (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Russell Hawke (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jennings (Bill) Silver (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Grant Fumerton (within shouting
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
2. 25 King Street Marker
Marker is mounted at right edge of the front façade.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
3. 25 King Street Today
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
