Central London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

122 Carling Street

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. 122 Carling Street Marker

Inscription. Built 1854 for Josiah Blackburn's "London Free Press"; served as the Queen's Hotel 1871- 1920; became William Weld's "Farmer's Advocate" 1921-1965; opened 1974 as the Marienbad Restaurant.

Erected 1990 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 42° 59.038′ N, 81° 15.105′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Central London. It is at the intersection of Carling Street and Talbot Street, on the left when traveling east on Carling Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 Carling Street, London ON N6A 1H6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario 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 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: The Farmer’s Advocate (here, next to this marker); Dominion Public Building / Édifice Dominion Public (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Industrial Banner (about 150 meters away); St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 (about 210 meters away); The Gaol and Courthouse, London, c.1843 (about 240 meters away); The Petition of John Ewart (about 240 meters away); First Anglican Episcopal Election

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(approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Ridout Street Complex (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. 122 Carling Street Marker

marker is the lower of the two on the right of the doorway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.