Chippawa in Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Willoughby Manor

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025

1. Willoughby Manor - Marker

Inscription. Willoughby Hall, as it was originally known, was built between 1830 and 1840 by James Cummings. The land on which this building stands is part of the land grant deeded in 1783 to his father, Thomas Cummings, the first non-native settler in this area.

James Cummings was one of the incorporators of the Erie and Ontario Railroad, the first railway in Upper Canada. Active in politics, he was the first reeve of the newly incorporated Village of Chippawa. He was also a member of the legislative assembly and served as justice of the peace.

Shortly after the First World War the building became know as Willoughby Manor.

Erected 1996 by Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 43° 3.679′ N, 79° 2.952′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Chippawa. It is on Bridgewater Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3584 Bridgewater Street, Niagara Falls ON L2G 6H1, 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: Fort Chippawa 1791 (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813 (about 210 meters away);

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James Cameron (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Founding of Chippawa (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chippawa Post Office Sign (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chippawa Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Laura Secord Home (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Laura (Ingersoll) Secord (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding Willoughby Manor. https://niagarafalls.ca/living/heritage/273194-willoughby-manor.hp exclaims,

"The facade of this impressive house is dominated by a two-storey classical style portico which features fluted columns with ionic capitals, entablatures at both levels and a barrel roof with a closed semicircular pediment. Inside, the original curved staircase remains although a ballroom once located on the second floor has been lost."

In 1995, the building was converted to a 60-bed retirement residence.

Also see . . . Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence. (Submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

Willoughby Manor - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025

2. Willoughby Manor - Marker in context

Willoughby Manor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025

3. Willoughby Manor

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.