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

9 Douglas Street

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025

1. 9 Douglas Street Marker

Inscription. Built in 1878 of local dressed limestone, this building with its Italianate style and intact rear wall is an outstanding example of late 19th century commercial development in downtown Guelph. It was initially built by the Mitchell family for their business as undertakers. The lot was associated with the Tovell family, prominent business owners in Guelph.

Designated as a cultural heritage property by the City of Guelph
2009

Erected 2009 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 1878.

Location. 43° 32.797′ N, 80° 14.927′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is on Douglas Street 0.1 kilometers east of Wyndham Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 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,

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

Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025

2. 9 Douglas Street Marker

On the left of the door

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.