Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Meritage House circa 1890

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

1. Meritage House circa 1890 Marker

Inscription. Niagara-on-the-Lake • circa 1890 • O.H.A. Designated Building

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 43° 15.233′ N, 79° 4.281′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on King Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 King St, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, 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: Moore-Bishop-Stokes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eedson-Fyfe House circa 1849 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Town of Niagara (about 120 meters away); William Kirby (about 120 meters away); Niagara Apothecary (about 120 meters away); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (about 120 meters away); Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical District (about 120 meters away); Niagara Court House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

More about this marker. This marker indicates that this building has been designated of cultural heritage significance under the Ontario Heritage Act. The reasons for its designation were not available online when this page was created.

Regarding Meritage House circa 1890.

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This house lies within the Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation District, which encompasses 10 tiny blocks within downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake. The heritage designation recognizes the district's fabulous collection of early 19th century buildings. Based on its location within the heritage district, the house may display the elliptical heritage plaque. This dubious honour goes along with extra constraints and red-tape for renovations. Tourist-related businesses (such as short-term rental houses like this) often display these plaques.

Meritage House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

2. Meritage House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.