Tavistock in Oxford County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
“The Glass Swan”
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026
1. “The Glass Swan” Marker
"The Glass Swan”
The late Italianate style of the building has existed since 1892 when Dr. Otto Niemeier bricked over two adjoining structures. This residence is one of the oldest remaining in Tavistock and was the location of several early merchants and doctors
Erected 1992 by Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 43° 19.192′ N, 80° 50.243′ W. Marker is in Tavistock, Ontario, in Oxford County. It is at the intersection of Woodstock Street South and Jane Street, on the right when traveling south on Woodstock Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Woodstock Street S, Tavistock ON N0B 2R0, 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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); Huron Road (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Fryfogel’s Inn (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); St. James Anglican Church (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); Hartman Bridge (approx. 12 kilometers away); The Nith River / La rivière Nith (approx. 12
this page online
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 28, 2026
2. “The Glass Swan” Marker
At the right corner of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
