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

Tuckey-Lee Building c1856

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 1, 2025

1. Tuckey-Lee Building c1856 - Marker

Inscription.
Tuckey-Lee Building
c1856

Designated by Welland LACAC
2004

Erected 2004 by Welland LACAC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 59.48′ N, 79° 15.225′ W. Marker is in Welland, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 West Main Street, Welland ON L3C 4Z8, 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: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Anniversary Garden (about

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120 meters away); The King-Hill House 1872 (about 150 meters away); 1872 King - Hill House (about 150 meters away); The Hooker House 1856 (about 150 meters away); 1873 The Reilly - Coulson House (about 180 meters away); The Reilly/Coulson House 1873 (about 180 meters away); Heritage Site Guide - E East | Est (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Welland.

Regarding Tuckey-Lee Building c1856. With two storefronts on the ground floor and residences on the second, this building has served a parade of businesses over its lifetime, including the Tuckey jewelry store during 1872 - 1929.

https://www.welland.ca/Heritage/tour_info/Heritage_Welland_brochure.pdf claims:
This two-storey Hooker brick structure, built for Dr. A. J.
Burns circa 1856, appears to be the oldest commercial structure in Welland. The first floor has housed various commercial businesses including the Aceti barbershop for over 40 years. Its semi-circular windows and paired brackets under a pronounced cornice are typical of the mid-century or early
Italianate commercial style.

Tuckey-Lee Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 1, 2025

2. Tuckey-Lee Building

The marker is on the left side, just right of the door up to the second floor residences.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.