Aurora in York Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

“The Morrison House”

1886

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

1. “The Morrison House” Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1886 by George W. Morrison, a prosperous carriage builder. It was acquired in 1919 by Jesse M. Walton, Aurora mayor, historian and businessman. An excellent example of late Victorian design, it features a symmetrical facade with prominent gables enriched by elaborate wooden bargeboard.

Erected by Town of Aurora Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 44° 0.046′ N, 79° 27.804′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Ontario, in York Region. It is at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Wells Street, on the right when traveling west on Wellington Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 York Regional Road 15, Aurora ON L4G 1H7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

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: Hartman’s Corners School (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aurora Armoury / Manège Militaire d’Aurora (about 210 meters away); The Town Park (about 240 meters away); First Steam Train 1853 / 1853: Le Premier Train à Vapeur (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Settlement of Aurora (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Doan Hall

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); "The Old Post Office" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); A Place to Relax and Celebrate (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 9, 2026

2. “The Morrison House” Marker

On the left of the right hand bay window

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.