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

Beam-Barnes House circa 1855

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

1. Beam-Barnes House circa 1855 - Marker

Inscription.
Ontario Heritage Lincoln L.A.C.A.C.

Beam-Barnes House
circa 1855

Erected by Lincoln L.A.C.A.C.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 43° 10.007′ N, 79° 28.762′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Beamsville. It is on King Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5053 King Street, Lincoln ON L0R 1B0, 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: Hamilton, Grimsby & Beamsville Electric Railway Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Education In Beamsville (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alanson Harris - Foundry Site (about 210 meters away); The Howard House 1847 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fleming Farms Hatchery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jacob Beam Mill Stone (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Herbert Locke (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Clinton Township Hall 1851 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Regarding Beam-Barnes House circa 1855. Jacob Beam (son of a United Empire Loyalist) built this house around 1855. Carriage-maker James Bennett

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bought it in 1870. William Fairbrother bought it in 1895 - he is credited with being first to use hockey goal nets, as he played for a Beamsville hockey team. The house is an example of the Gothic Revival style. More info is available at https://www.lincoln.ca/media/4150

Beam-Barnes House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

2. Beam-Barnes House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.