Port Perry in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Courtice Block

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2024

1. The Courtice Block Marker

Inscription.
Thomas Courtice moved his harness business from Prince Albert to Port Perry in 1874 into a new brick building. That building was destroyed by the fire of 1884, but shortly after the fire he re-built this attractive two-storey building of yellow brick. The new structure was used as a wholesale harness factory, employing up to 75 men at its peak, during WWI.

Mr. Courtice took Samuel Jeffrey in as a partner in 1887 and they operated under the name Courtice & Jeffrey until the death of Mr. Courtice in 1901. The firm continued under that name until Mr. Jeffrey's son joined the firm in 1912, becoming S. Jeffrey and Son, and finally years later, Jeffrey and Taylor.

In 1954 the building was purchased by the Carnegie brothers, who renovated the building for commercial use and it was leased as a restaurant and men's wear store.

The building was purchased in 1972 by local realtor, George Stone. Since then the building has been carefully restored to its former appearance by the Stone family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 44° 6.281′ N,

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78° 56.682′ W. Marker is in Port Perry, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is on Queen Street just west of Perry Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, beside the door in the № 223 entry alcove. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 Queen Street, Port Perry ON L9L 1B9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also 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 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: The Harrington Block (a few steps from this marker); The Jessop Block (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Davis Block (within shouting distance of this marker);

Marker detail: The Courtice Block circa 1900 image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: The Courtice Block circa 1900

The Courtice Block when occupied by Courtice & Jeffrey.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (within shouting distance of this marker); The Currie Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Willard Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Wm. L. Parrish Block (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hiscocks Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Perry.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2024

3. The Courtice Block Marker

The marker is mounted on the left side of the № 223 Queen Street entrance.

Scugog Heritage Designation Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2024

4. Scugog Heritage Designation Marker

(mounted above the historical marker)
Courtice & Jeffrey Harness Factory
1884-1954
Scugog Heritage Designation

The Courtice Block (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2024

5. The Courtice Block (south/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.