Thorold in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Stewart House c. 1860

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 25, 2025

1. Stewart House c. 1860 Marker

Inscription. This attractive stone house (and its neighbour) maintained their original locations, in spite of the expropriation of land in 1913 for the expansion of the 4th Welland Canal. James Stewart, born in Scotland, was a stonecutter, contracting on the old Welland Canal and other areas. From 1869-1913 the house was a rental property; in 1939 it was sold to Clara & Arthur Schlender who lived there for 44 years and operated "The Bright Spot" downtown. It is probable that James Stewart and his brother-in-law David Robertson, a mason, acted as architects, procured and laid the stone for their houses. This is an outstanding stone building, in close proximity to Thorold’s Tourism Centre and Lock 7 of the Welland Canal.

Erected 2014 by Heritage Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 43° 7.345′ N, 79° 11.718′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Chapel Street South, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Chapel St S, Thorold ON L2V 2C6,

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Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

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: Construction of the Welland Canals / La Construction des Canaux Welland (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ontario Paper Company Ltd. (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy-Ward House c. 1854 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carter-Holland House 1875 (about 150 meters away); Flannery House 1859 (about 150 meters away); Moore-Lampman House C. 1853 (about 150 meters away); Lynch House 1908 (about 150 meters away); St. John The Evangelist (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

2. Stewart House c. 1860 Marker

Stewart House c. 1860 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

3. Stewart House c. 1860 - Marker in context

The marker is encircled by a bush.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.