Peterborough, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Peterborough Club

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2024

1. The Peterborough Club Marker

Inscription. During the years 1873 to 1991,
123 Simcoe Street was the site of
The Peterborough Club.
Originally modelled as an English gentlemen’s club, it developed at this location as a place for business and professional people to meet and as a community benefactor.

Dedicated June 2010
Douglas Rishor
President

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 44° 18.279′ N, 78° 19.122′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, Ontario. It is at the intersection of Simcoe Street and Water Street, on the left when traveling west on Simcoe Street. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the northwest corner of the subject building, facing Simcoe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Simcoe Street, Peterborough ON K9H 2H3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

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colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Government House Site (here, next to this marker); The Post Office (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Scott's Mills 1820 (about 240 meters away); Peterborough Canoe Company (about 240 meters away); Otonabee River Trail (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Millenium Walkway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The River (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Landscape (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.

Also see . . . Peterborough Club.

Excerpt: The Peterborough Club was established as a local "Society of Gentlemen" about 1872. The men's club operated for several years but disbanded only to be re-organized on November 10, 1900 with 42 active members. The Club was located in the Crown Hotel (south-east corner of Hunter and Water Streets), then above the Bank of Commerce Building. In September 1909 the Peterborough Club purchased the former Bank of Montreal (south-east corner
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2024

2. The Peterborough Club (north elevation)
Looking south across Simcoe Street; Water Street is on the right. The marker is mounted on the right/west corner of the subject building.
of Water and Simcoe Streets) as their headquarters. The Club remained in this location until a fire seriously damaged the 150 year old landmark about 1992. The building was sold in 1994 and converted into a dance bar. The Peterborough Club relocated and continues to operate to this day.

(Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Peterborough Club (<i>west elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2024

3. The Peterborough Club (west elevation)

Looking east across Water Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.