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

James N. Allan Pergola

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025

1. James N. Allan Pergola Marker

Inscription. This structure was erected as a tribute to James N. Allan, who served as chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission from 1967 to 1986. Mr. Allan's dedication to the preservation and enhancement of the Niagara Parks Commission will always be remembered.

Erected 1986 by The Niagara Parks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 43° 8.047′ N, 79° 3.438′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Niagara River Parkway. The marker is on the north side of the base of a flower planter, within the Rose Garden of the Niagara Falls Botanical Gardens, 250 metres south of the Butterfly Conservatory. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls ON L2E 3E8, 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: K. Matt Broman Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Niagara Parks School Of Horticulture (within shouting distance of this marker); Lester B. Pearson Memorial Maple (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Niagara Glen (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Devil's Hole State Park (approx.

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0.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center (approx. 1.4 kilometers away in the U.S.); Lynch Hall (1927), O'Donoughue Hall (1909) (approx. 1.5 kilometers away in the U.S.); Thompson Point (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding James N. Allan Pergola. A "pergola" is similar to a "gazebo", except more open to the elements.

James N. Allan Pergola - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025

2. James N. Allan Pergola - Marker in context

Photo faces south. The Rose Garden has a long brick walk, with four circles. The planter with the marker is within the southern-most circle, and close to the pergola and trellis.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.