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

Carr-Millar McMillan Block c. 1868

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 28, 2025

1. Carr-Millar McMillan Block c. 1868 - Marker

Inscription.
Heritage Thorold
Carr-Millar McMillan Block c. 1868
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 1868.

Location. 43° 7.457′ N, 79° 12.049′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Front Street South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 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: The Quebec Bank 1875 (a few steps from this marker); Quebec Bank (a few steps from this marker); Macartney Drug Store c. 1872

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(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); Fire Bell (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Regarding Carr-Millar McMillan Block c. 1868. Brief history of this building is at https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11030

Carr-Millar McMillan Block - 31-33-35 Front St South image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 28, 2025

2. Carr-Millar McMillan Block - 31-33-35 Front St South

The marker is on the wall right of the red door. The coffee shop has a parking space patio.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 28, 2025

3. Carr-Millar McMillan Block - 31-33-35 Front St South

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.