Stratford in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Site of the Shakespeare Hotel
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026
1. Site of the Shakespeare Hotel Marker
First permanent building erected in Stratford
1832
Wm. Sargint prop.
City Council
1932
Erected 1932 by City of Stratford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 43° 22.296′ N, 80° 58.933′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Ontario Street and Downie Street, on the left when traveling east on Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Ontario Street, Stratford ON N5A 3H1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Freeland Fountain (a few steps from this marker); 70-76 Ontario (a few steps from this marker); The Saving of the Stratford Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stratford War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stratford Festival of Canada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stratfords Furniture Industry (about 150 meters away); The Bandshell (about 150 meters away); Stratford City Hall / Lhτtel de Ville de Stratford (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford.
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Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026
2. Site of the Shakespeare Hotel Marker
Centre of photo affixed to the stone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
