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

Millar House c. 1876

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

1. Millar House c. 1876 Marker

Inscription. The original owner of this brick house was William England who sold it in 1901 to James Millar, a local tailor and merchant, and it remained in the Millar family until 1992. James, who had a family of 6 children, had a business at 31 Front St. South and contributed to the early commerce and economic development of Thorold. His place of business burned in the fire which devastated downtown Thorold. After the fire he rebuilt the business and was an active member of the community through his membership on the School Board and Board of Trade. His son, David, followed him in the business and was Mayor of Thorold in 1906-7.

Erected 2015 by Heritage Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 43° 7.231′ N, 79° 11.786′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Welland Street South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Welland Street S, Thorold ON L2V 2B5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s

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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: Bogardus House c.1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Parsonage 1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flannery House 1859 (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter-Holland House 1875 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lynch House 1908 (about 90 meters away); Fraser-McMann House 1876 (about 90 meters away); Calcott-Walker House 1875 (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The Calcott-Walker House 1875 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Millar House c. 1876 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

2. Millar House c. 1876 - Marker in context

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 90 times since then and 11 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.