Stratford in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

70-76 Ontario

L. 1858. R. 1861

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026

1. 70-76 Ontario Marker

Inscription. Part of business blocks largely erected by John Lynch, an early resident. Extended over the years, to include a tower complementing nearby buildings.

A property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act 1974

Erected 1988 by City of Stratford.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 22.295′ N, 80° 58.925′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Ontario Street and Downie Street, on the right when traveling west on Ontario Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 Hwy 8, Stratford ON N5A 3H2, 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Shakespeare Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Freeland Fountain (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); Stratford’s Furniture Industry (about 150 meters away); The Bandshell

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(about 150 meters away); Stratford City Hall / L’hôtel de Ville de Stratford (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026

2. 70-76 Ontario Marker

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026

3. 70-76 Ontario Marker

On the right of the entrance of the building on the left

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, 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.