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Bampfield Hall 1872

 
 
Bampfield Hall 1872 - Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025
1. Bampfield Hall 1872 - Marker
Inscription.
Heritage Landmark
1872
Bampfield Hall

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
 
Location. 43° 6.309′ N, 79° 3.726′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Zimmerman Avenue north of Morrison Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4761 Zimmerman Ave, Niagara Falls ON L2E 3M8, 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: 140th Anniversary of Christ Church Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Doran House 1886 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Original Hill's Barrel (about 150 meters away); Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail (about 180 meters away); Rededication of Centennial Square and Dedication of the Peace Park (about 180 meters away); Olympic Torch Run Legacy Trail (about 180 meters away); Rosberg Family Park (about 180 meters away); 1904 - 2004 City of Niagara Falls Canada Celebrating 100 Years (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
 
More about this marker. For clarity: there is a nearby house called "First Bampfield House" at 4325 Bampfield Street, which is also a historical building (although
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it bears no plaque). Mrs. Bampfield didn't like the first house. Go figure.
 
Regarding Bampfield Hall 1872. Restauranteur and stockbroker James Bampfield built this house in 1875. His son James Bampfield Jr. was involved in bringing electricity to Niagara Falls. The house stayed in the family until 1969; it is now a bed-and-breakfast.
 
Also see . . .  More info about this building. (Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
 
Bampfield Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025
2. Bampfield Hall
The marker is mounted on the wall left of the front door.
Bampfield Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025
3. Bampfield Hall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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