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

The Quebec Bank 1875

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

1. The Quebec Bank 1875 Marker

Inscription.
The Quebec Bank 1875
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected by Heritage Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 43° 7.459′ N, 79° 12.034′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Front Street South, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the side of the building, facing a side-alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Front Street S, Thorold ON L2V 1W8, 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: Quebec Bank (here, next to this marker); Carr-Millar McMillan Block c. 1868

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(a few steps from this marker); Macartney Drug Store c. 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); Macartney Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone Store c. 1853 (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwaller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Thorold NS&T Station (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Thorold Firehall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

The Quebec Bank 1875 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

2. The Quebec Bank 1875 - Marker in context

This marker (small blue ellipse plaque) is beside another (black rectangle plaque) on the side of the building, visible when approaching from the south.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.