Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Later Years
Inoculation at Old Navy Hall, Niagara Camp
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Later Years Marker
[Text on Marker]:Immediately after the War of 1812, a new wooden storehouse was built on this site. It was converted into barracks for British troops during the border troubles of 1838. The building remained in use until the 20th century serving as a medical commissary for Canadian troops during World War I. During the 1930s it was moved to the location in front of you by the Niagara Parks Commission and encased in stone.
[Caption for Background Picture]:
Niagara preparing for overseas
service during World War I.
(Burtniak Collection
Brock University)
[Caption for Insert Picture]:
Granger (1856) showing the
original wooden storehouse.
(Niagara Historical
Society Museum)
Erected by The Niagara Parks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 15.137′ N, 79°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Early Years (here, next to this marker); Navy Hall (here, next to this marker); John Graves Simcoe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Graves Simcoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Isaac Brock's First Burial Site (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fort Niagara (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Strategic Site (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Battle of Fort George (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
More about this marker. The Navy Hall is located on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, just a short distance upstream from Fort Niagara which is located on the United States side of the River. Because the Navy Hall was located within the range of the cannon situated at Fort Niagara, its structures ended up being destroyed by American artillery fire during the War of 1812.
Also see . . .
1. Navy Hall. This is a link to information provided by a web site that is Administered by Parks Canada. (Submitted on November 15, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Navy Hall. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 15, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Later Years Marker
Close-up view of the picture insert on the historical marker showing a painting of the original structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Later Years Marker
View of the historical marker and the grounds at the Navy Hall.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Later Years Marker
View of featured historical marker with a group of markers, on the grounds of Navy Hall, with a view of Navy Hall in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
5. View of Fort Niagara
View from the grounds of the Navy Hall, looking north along the Niagara River towards Fort Niagara and Lake Ontario beyond the fort.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
6. View of Fort Niagara
Another view from the grounds of the Navy Hall, looking north along the Niagara River towards Fort Niagara.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
