Guelph in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Brownlow/Gummer Building

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025

1. Brownlow/Gummer Building Marker

Inscription. Built c. 1870 as a shop for carpenter William Brownlow. Bought by Harry Gummer in 1912, it housed the Gummer Press which published the Guelph Herald. Severely damaged by fire in 2007. The restored facade is an excellent surviving example of 19th century commercial stone design on Douglas Street.

Designated as a cultural heritage property by the City of Guelph
2008

Erected 2008 by City of Guelph.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 43° 32.788′ N, 80° 14.931′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is at the intersection of Douglas Street and Wyndham Steet North, on the right when traveling north on Douglas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Douglas Street, Guelph ON N1H 2S7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the

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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: 9 Douglas Street (a few steps from this marker); County Solicitor’s Building (1863-65) (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial of the County of Wellington (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Attorney’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Guelph Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor’s Residence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Former Residence Governor of the County Gaol (about 90 meters away); County Jail & Governor’s Residence (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guelph.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025

2. Brownlow/Gummer Building Marker

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Brownlow/Gummer Building in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025

3. Brownlow/Gummer Building in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.