Downtown in St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 8, 2025

1. William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875 Marker

Inscription.
St. Catharines Heritage

William Greenwood, Carriagemaker
circa 1875

Designated 1978

Erected 1978.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 43° 9.417′ N, 79° 15.031′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Ontario Street and Norris Place, on the right when traveling east on Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Ontario Street, St Catharines ON L2R 5J6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the 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: Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year

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(within shouting distance of this marker); St. Thomas' Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Montebello Park 1887-1987 (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray Ross Morton 1905-1965 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Walter Ostanek Pavilion (about 120 meters away); Ribfest and D-Day and Vimy Ridge Memorial Plaque (about 120 meters away); The Hannelore Headley Chess Park (about 180 meters away); Montebello Park (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Regarding William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875. Holmes and Greenwood were a well-known business, building quality carriages, buggies, wagons and sleighs for a market that extended across Canada.

William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 8, 2025

2. William Greenwood, Carriagemaker circa 1875 - Marker in context

Photo faces west. The marker is mounted on the wall, facing the street, between the two entrances.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.