Welland in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Heritage Site Guide - C Central | Centrale
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
1. Heritage Site Guide - C Central - Marker
Main Street Bridge
On April 23, 1930, the new vertical lift bridge over the Welland Ship Canal opened to traffic. Its unique design sets the bridge at an angle to accommodate the lack of a right angle between Main Street and the canal channel.
Twin towers rise to a height of 170 feet and provide a clearance of 120 feet. Centered over top is the bridgemaster's house, which contained the structure's operating drums. On December 16, 1972, the Main Street Bridge was raised for the last time. This bridge now spans the recreational waterway. Designated in 1995.
Court House | 102 East Main Street
In 1851, the southern part of the Niagara Peninsula separated itself politically from the district below the Niagara Escarpment and formed a provisional Council for municipal government. In 1854, largely due to the influence of Warden John Fraser, Merrittsville (later named Welland) was given the right to host the new County headquarters. Kivas Tully designed the Court House in 1855, and on August 18, 1956, the Welland County council held its first meeting in the new building. The Palladian styled structure was built using Queenston Limestone. The front façade is dominated by a monumental projecting portico surmounted by a classical pediment and is given character by four large ionic columns. Designated in 1984.
Market Square | South of 63 Division Street
Designated by Norman Kerns and built in 1919, the market building is a mix of Spanish and Prairie style. The Farmer's Market has been an important meeting place for commercial and social events since the beginning of Welland and in now called "Market Square". Designated in 1987.
Pont de la Rue Main
Le 23 avril 1930, le nouveau pont levant du canal Welland a été ouvert à la circulation. Comme un pont est toujours établi selon certains angles, cette création unique doit tenir compte de l'absence d'angle droit entre la rue Main et le canal.
Deux tours de 170 pieds de hauteur fournissent un espace de 120 pieds pour le passage des bateaux. Sur le pont est centré le poste de commande du pontier, qui contient les mécanismes nécessaires à l'opération de la structure. Le 16 décembre 1972, le pont de la rue Main a été soulevé pour la dernière fois. Aujoud'hui, le pont enjambe la voie d'eau récréative. Désigné en 1995.
Palais de Justice | 102, rue Main Est
En 1851, la partie sud de la péninsule du Niagara s'est séparée politiquement du district sous l'escarpement du Niagara et a formé un conseil provisoire pour le gouvernement municipal. En 1854, grâce à l'influence de Warden John Fraser, Merrittsville (nommé plus tard Welland) a reçu le droit d'accueillir le nouveau siège du comté. Kivas Tully a conçu le palais de justice en 1855 et le 18 août 1956, le conseil du comté de Welland a tenu la première réunion dans le nouveau bâtiment. Cette structure de style palladien a été construite en pierre calcaire de Queenston. La façade est dominée d'un portique monumental surmonté d'un fronton de style classique et de quatre grandes colonnes iconiques. Désigné en 1984.
Le Marché | au sud du 63, rue Division
Conçu par Norman Kerns et construit en 1919, le marché a un style à la fois espagnol et des Prairies. Le Marché a été un lieu commercial et social important depuis la fondation de Welland et est maintenant appelé le "Market Square". Désigné en 1987.
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Location. 42° 59.473′ N, 79° 15.061′ W. Marker is in Welland, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 King St, Welland ON L3B 3H9, 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: Heritage Site Guide - E East | Est (here, next to this marker); City Hall (here, next to this marker); A National Asset for Flatwater Sport
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
2. Heritage Site Guide - C Central - Marker in context
Photo looks south from East Main Street; King Street is on the left. The marker is one of the panels displayed under the shelter labelled "Canal Terrace" (distant left, right of the silver car). This panel is the southern-most (furthest) one. In addition, the northern-most (closest) one is identical.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
3. Heritage Site Guide - C Central - Marker in context
The marker is the left-most panel.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
