West Queen West in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
650 Wellington St. W.
1892
1st Resident: Clarence Smith, foreman
Builder: A. Weller and Co. Contractors
City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties
Erected by Heritage Toronto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 43° 38.524′ N, 79° 24.338′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in West Queen West. It is on Wellington Street West 0.1 kilometers west of Tecumseth Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Wellington Street W, Toronto ON M5V 1G4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto and on the Golden Horseshoe. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 648 Wellington St. W. (here, next to this marker); 642 Wellington St. W. (a few steps from this marker); Chr. Hansens Laboratory (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Officers' Brick Barracks and Mess Establishment (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort York / Le Fort York (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Officers' Blue Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); North and South Soldiers' Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Government House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
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