New Liskeard in Temiskaming Shores in Timiskaming District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Grand Union Hotel
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L'hôtel Grand Union

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2022

1. Grand Union Hotel / L'hôtel Grand Union Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[English] The Grand Union Hotel was built in 1905 by two Syrian immigrants, Mike Abraham and Dick Zahalan. The hotel was built 4 stories high, with 48 bedrooms, a high class parlour, its own electric plant and boasted room rates of $2 per day in 1910. The building is still in use today, as an apartment complex and bar.

[Français] L'hôtel Grand Union a été construite en 1905 par deux immigrants syriens, Mike Abraham et Dick Zahalan. L'hôtel comptait 4 étages et 48 chambres, un salon de luxe, sa propre installation électrique pour la modique somme de 2 $ par nuitée en 1910. L'immeuble existe encore, avec bar au rez-de-chaussée et ses chambres converties en appartements.

Erected by Province of Ontario, South Temiskaming SUD Community Futures Development Corporation, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 47° 30.508′ N, 79° 40.432′ W. Marker is in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, in Timiskaming District. It is in

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New Liskeard. It is at the intersection of Whitewood Avenue West and Paget Street South, on the left when traveling west on Whitewood Avenue West. The marker is beside the sidewalk in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Temiskaming Shores ON P0J 1P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario

and specifically in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

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: Gun Barrel (within shouting distance of this marker); This Park Dedicated to F/O Alfred Holmes D.F.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I and World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Liskeard Library / La bibliothèque de New Liskeard (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2022

2. Grand Union Hotel / L'hôtel Grand Union Marker

The marker is beside the sidewalk on the west side of the north/front facade of the subject building.

marker); The New Liskeard Public Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Staking a Claim / Revendication d'un territoire (approx. half a kilometer away); Ottawa River / Rivière des Outaouais (approx. half a kilometer away); Northern Farm Country / Région agricole septentrionale (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temiskaming Shores.

Also see . . . Grand Union Hotel — historic photos and memories (facebook). (Submitted on July 9, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Grand Union Hotel Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2022

3. Grand Union Hotel Entrance

Grand Union Hotel (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2022

4. Grand Union Hotel (north/front elevation)

The marker is between the windows on the west/right side of the facade.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Grand Union Hotel⎯⎯⎯L'hôtel Grand Union

Grand Union Hotel
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L'hôtel Grand Union