Dryden in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Smith Building
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
1. The Smith Building Marker
This building was built in 1911 by postmistress, Mrs. Ida Smith. With Ida's death in 1921, her daughter Aldra became owner and postmistress.
In 1926, Mr. John Harris became owner and postmaster. The post office was moved in 1939. Mr. & Mrs. William Clarkson owned and operated Central Hardware here from 1947 to 1971. Since then the building has been a business and rental location owned by Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Clarkson.
Erected 2005 by The Dryden & District Historical Society. (Marker Number P-10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 49° 47.06′ N, 92° 50.393′ W. Marker is in Dryden, Ontario, in Kenora District. It 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: 29 King Street, Dryden ON P8N 1B4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario and specifically
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 25 King Street (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Russell Hawke (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Grant Fumerton (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jennings (Bill) Silver (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman F. McAuley (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Mackenzie Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Dryden (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dryden.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
2. The Smith Building Marker
Marker is mounted at right edge of the front faηade.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2022
3. The Smith Building (south/front faηade)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
