Downtown in Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Robert "Allie" Hennessey

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

1. Robert "Allie" Hennessey Marker

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Robert “Allie” Hennessey, seen here with his parents, James and Hazel, tried his luck at boxing in the 1950s. Affectionately called “Dada” by his daughter, Linda, she recalls how his career consisted of only one fight which ended in a knock-out win for Allie. Concerned that he had killed his opponent, Allie decided to hang up his boxing gloves. He retired preserving a reputation for being undefeated.

Robert “Allie” Hennessey, vu ici avec ses parents, James et Hazel, affectuesement appelé “Dada” par sa fille, Linda, a tenté sa chance à la box dans les années 1950. Linda se souvient queue sa carrière n’a consisté qu’en un seul combat qui s’est terminé par une victoire par K. O. pour Allie. Craignant d’avoir tué son adversaires, Allie décide de raccrocher ses gants de boxe. Il a pris sa retraite et a conservé sa réputation d’invaincu.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 46° 13.899′ N, 63° 8.04′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens

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County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from Kent Street. This marker is located in front of the Beaconsfield Historic Museum facing the water. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown PE C1A 1M6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I.

It is also in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Shepherds (here, next to this marker); Charlie & Harrison Ryan (here, next to this marker); Black Lives Matter (here, next to this marker); West End Rangers (a few steps from this marker); The Bog and Beyond (a few steps from this marker); George Godfrey (a few steps from this marker); Myrtle "Dolly" Gallant (a few steps from this marker); The Ryans (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024

2. Robert "Allie" Hennessey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.