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

Lynch House 1908

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

1. Lynch House 1908 Marker

Inscription. This Edwardian brick structure with many fine features, built by the Lynch brothers, has a commanding location in relation to the Welland Canal. As tradesmen and tending locks on the canal, the Lynchs were all involved in the early years of Thorold's development. Transient sailors stayed on the 3rd floor as their ships were docked at Thorold during the latter operation of the 3rd Welland Canal (c.1908-1932). The well on the property serviced workers when the canal was under construction. A notable feature is the engraved limestone lintel datestone over the front door.

Erected 2015 by Heritage Thorold.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Welland Canals series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 43° 7.259′ N, 79° 11.729′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street South and Portland Street, on the left when traveling north on Chapel Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 Chapel Street S, Thorold

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ON L2V 2B7, 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: Flannery House 1859 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ontario Paper Company Ltd. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carter-Holland House 1875 (about 90 meters away); Millar House c. 1876 (about 90 meters away); Bogardus House c.1875 (about 90 meters away); Construction of the Welland Canals / La Construction des Canaux Welland (about 120 meters away); The Parsonage 1875 (about 120 meters away); Fraser-McMann House 1876 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Lynch House 1908 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

2. Lynch House 1908 - Marker in context

At this point, Chapel Street South is one-way northbound.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.