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

The Pew House c. 1871

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 1, 2025

1. The Pew House c. 1871 - Marker

Inscription.
Heritage Thorold
The Pew House
c. 1871

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected by Heritage Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 43° 2.288′ N, 79° 12.515′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Port Robinson. It is on South Street South, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 South Street S, Thorold ON L0S 1K0, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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 Pew House (a few steps from this marker); Allanburg Firehouse First World War Memorial

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(about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); 2nd Welland Canal River Lock At Port Robinson (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named 2nd Welland Canal River Lock At Port Robinson (about 210 meters away); Founding Of Port Robinson (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beckett's Reserve-McFarland House c. 1840 / Stephen Beatty House 1879 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Camp House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Robert Ross House (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Regarding The Pew House c. 1871. The newer marker says: The Pew House is associated with a village blacksmithing precinct that operated from the third quarter of the nineteenth century to the first years of the twentieth century and extended over roughly an acre from this location to today's Bridge Street East. The current house was build on an earlier structure around 1871 when Isaac Pew moved his family and business here and established a vibrant blacksmithing business that continued until his death in 1903. The house remained in the family until 1912 and was routinely used as a venue for musical recitals.

The Pew House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 1, 2025

2. The Pew House

This marker is mounted on the wall, just left of the front door. Another marker (foreground left) is on a post near the sidewalk.

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 72 times since then and 17 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.