Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
William F. Peare
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. William F. Peare Marker
William F. Peare
established Ireland’s first motor garage in
this building
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 52° 15.51′ N, 7° 6.476′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Catherine Street north of Beau Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Catherine St, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Francis Meagher / Tomás Proinsias Ó Meachair (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterford Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterford XVth International Brigade Volunteers Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . William Peare's early motor business in Waterford (I am Waterford).
When William Peare came to Waterford in 1895 it was to set up a Bicycle business with Billy Meredith at No 26 Catherine St. In 1899 he assembled his first motor vehicle, a De Dion tricycle...In 1902 Peare became agent for Gladiator cars, and in the following years took on more dealerships including Daimler, Oldsmobile and Cadillac. The business suffered during the war and was liquidated in 1917.(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. William F. Peare Marker
The garage remains affiliated with the automotive industry more than 100 years later.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
