Summerside, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Architectural Features Summerside Heritage District: Column

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 28, 2026

1. Architectural Features Summerside Heritage District: Column Marker

Inscription. Summerside is fortunate to have many historic buildings in its downtown neighbourhood as living testament to the tastes and skills of previous residents. In 2003 a heritage district was designated by the City under its Heritage Conservation Bylaw and is shown on the map. Within that radius of streets lies an abundance of buildings with different styles of design. This series of panels focuses on some of the architectural details from the mid 19th to early 20th century that you will see as you stroll around the area.

A Column is a vertical weight-bearing support with a base, a round or square shaft, and a connecting piece called a capital on top of the shaft. Columns can be plain or carved and are scaled in size to the building. There are several examples of columns on homes in the heritage district.

Erected by City of Summerside.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 46° 23.504′ N, 63° 47.565′ W. Marker is in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Queen Street on Water Street.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Water Street, Summerside PE C1N 1C2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Architectural Features Summerside Heritage District: Bargeboard (a few steps from this marker); Architectural Features Summerside Heritage District: Verandah (within shouting distance of this marker); Head of Queen's Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Features Summerside Heritage District: Belt Course (within shouting distance of this marker); Irony of History: England, First Nation to Salute the Acadian Flag (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Holman Homestead (about 180 meters away); In memory of Carrie Ellen Holman (about 180 meters away); The Summerside Armoury

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(about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerside.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on September 2, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.