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

Andrews Jeweller

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

1. Andrews Jeweller Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed for William Andrews a local jeweller in 1884. Designed in the Second Empire style by local architect William Williams, it was constructed by stonemason John Grant and carpenter Alexander Falconer. Its interior cabinetry was built by the Millichamp company of Toronto. Remarkably, the building retains its original exterior and interior features. With its clock tower and clock it stands as the finest 19th century ensemble in St. Marys.

Erected by Heritage St. Marys.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 43° 15.573′ N, 81° 8.512′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street East and Wellington Street North, on the right when traveling west on Queen Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Queen Street E, Saint Marys ON N4X N4X, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

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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 A. Workman Building (a few steps from this marker); Robert Eaton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John McDonald Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Marys Public Library (about 120 meters away); John Grieve Lind (1867-1947) - Contributions to St. Marys (about 150 meters away); The Hutton-MacPherson Block (about 150 meters away); Arthur Meighen (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

2. Andrews Jeweller Marker

Centre of photo

The former Andrews Jeweller building in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026

3. The former Andrews Jeweller building in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.