Greater Sudbury, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
In Honour and Memory of the Holditch Family
En l'honneur et à la mémoire de La famille Holditch
| — | Dynamic Earth / Terre dynamique | — |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024
1. In Honour and Memory of the Holditch Family Marker
1872 - 1958 William Ernest Holditch
[English] William Holditch owned and operated one of the first general stores in Sudbury. He was also a prospector and sold mineral rights. His son, William Ernest Holditch, was a prospector and a land developer who owned and lived on the Dynamic Earth property. The Holditch family generously donated the mineral rights for the property to Science North.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 46° 28.426′ N, 81°
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Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario and specifically in Northern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Nickel Mining in Canada / Production de nickel au Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Famous Big Nickel / Le célèbre big nickel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Ted Szilva, O. Ont., LLD, D.O.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Superstack / La Supercheminée (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Austin Airways 1934-1987 (approx. 3 kilometers away); The Irish Regiment of Canada (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); The Sudbury Basin (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); W. J. Bell (approx. 3.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greater Sudbury.
Also see . . .
1. William Holditch (1838-1899) (Find A Grave).
South River Cemetery, South River, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada(Submitted on August 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. William Ernest Holditch (1872-1958) (Find A Grave).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2024
2. In Honour and Memory of the Holditch Family Marker
Looking northwest; the “Big Nickel” and the Dynamic Earth / Terre dynamique museum are in the background.
Park Lawn Cemetery, Sudbury, City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada(Submitted on August 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Hints of Sudbury's history hidden in the names of our streets (by Vicki Gilhula).
Excerpt: The Holditch family were property owners and builders. As such, they named Ernest, Gilman, Ethelbert, Reginald, Dean, Logan and Damaris streets in the West End and Gatchell for family members.(Submitted on August 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
