St. Lawrence in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Toronto Packing House
1868
Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025
1. Toronto Packing House Marker
1st Owner: William Cawthra
1st Tenant: William Davies & Co.
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1977
Erected by Heritage Toronto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 43° 38.998′ N, 79° 22.149′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in St. Lawrence. It is at the intersection of Front Street East and Frederick Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Front Street E, Toronto ON M5A 1E3, 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: 165 Front Street East (a few steps from this marker); The First Ten Blocks of York (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Underground Railroad Restaurant (about 120 meters away); Little York Hotel (about 120 meters away); Home District School (about 120 meters away); Stationery and Dry Goods Shop (about 150 meters away); Imperial Bank of Canada (about 180 meters away); Chief Wabakinine (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
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Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025
2. Toronto Packing House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
