Saint Marys in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The A. Workman Building
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026
1. The A. Workman Building Marker
Built circa 1860
This building is one of the original frame structures of Queen Street, St. Mary's. Fitted with a brick skincirca 1910, the store adds a picturesqueness and unity to the streetscape through it's charm and simple design.
Erected by Heritage St. Marys. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 43° 15.574′ N, 81° 8.496′ W. Marker is in Saint Marys, Ontario, in Perth County. It is on Queen Street East 0.1 kilometers west of Church Street North, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 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. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Eaton Building (a few steps from this marker); Andrews Jeweller (a few steps from this marker); Town Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John McDonald Block (about 90 meters away); St. Marys Public Library (about 90 meters away); John Grieve Lind (1867-1947) - Contributions to St. Marys (about 120 meters away); Arthur Meighen (about 150 meters away); The Church Street Bridge (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Marys.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026
2. The A. Workman Building Marker
Centre of photo, the marker on the left
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 21, 2026
3. The A. Workman Building Marker
On the right of the peach coloured building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 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.
