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

Duffield Block

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

1. Duffield Block Marker

Inscription. Built in 1871 as Spettigue Hall by Joseph Jordan Spettigue and later acquired by James Colin Duffield. It served as a concert hall, home of clubs, and many businesses. Renovated 1979-81.

Erected 1984 by London Public Library Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 42° 59.05′ N, 81° 14.861′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is in Central London. It is at the intersection of Dundas Street and Clarence Street, on the right when traveling east on Dundas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Dundas Street, London ON N6A 1G4, 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 Industrial Banner (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); London Hydro Shop, 1912 to 1956 (about 240 meters away); First Anglican Episcopal Election (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); St. Paul’s Cathedral 1846 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dominion Public Building / Édifice Dominion Public (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 122 Carling Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Farmer’s Advocate

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica / Basilique Saint-Pierre (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 30, 2026

2. Duffield Block Marker

Marker is directly below the for lease sign

Duffield Block (Spettigue Hall) ca 1880 image. Click for full size.

3. Duffield Block (Spettigue Hall) ca 1880

London Public Library (public domain)

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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.