Historic Old Town in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 5, 2026

1. Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951 Marker

Inscription. Niagara-on-the-Lake
circa 1820
O.H.A Designated Building

Cottage Hospital
1920-1951

Erected by Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 43° 15.456′ N, 79° 4.569′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Historic Old Town. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

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: McDougal-Harrison House 1820 (a few steps from this marker); Rogers-Harrison House 1817

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richardson-Kiely House circa 1832 (about 120 meters away); George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal George Theatre 1915 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort Mississauga Trail (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Kirby's Home (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Regarding Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951. A building was constructed on the property around 1820. It was a two-storey building of Neo-Classical design, with internal end chimneys. A succession of owners and building uses followed, with incremental improvements to the building. During 1920-1951, the building served as The Cottage Hospital. A nearby building was built in 1920 and served as the nurses' residence - a 1½ storey house in the Arts and Crafts style. Both buildings together were designated as heritage buildings in 2005.

Also see . . . By-law 3969-05 (designating the Cottage Hospital and The Nurses' Residence). (Submitted on June 5, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.