Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Memorial Hall, 1906

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Memorial Hall, 1906 Marker

Inscription. This building, the first in Ontario to be constructed for use solely as an historical museum, was begun in 1906 and completed the following year. Its erection was due largely to the dedicated efforts of Miss Janet Carnochan, founder, and for thirty years curator of the Niagara Historical Society. Previously the Society had used a room in the Town Hall to preserve objects of this early Loyalist region. Donations were received from the federal and provincial governments, local municipalities, British regiments once stationed in the area, and private citizens. The museum was officially opened June 4, 1907, by Sir William Mortimer Clark, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.

Erected 1960 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1771.

Location. 43° 15.126′ N, 79° 4.312′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Castlereagh Street just west of Davy Street, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is located on the grounds of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum, near the front entrance.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

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 (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ontario's First Railroad - The Erie and Ontario Railroad. (here, next to this marker); Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Land Purchases (a few steps from this marker); The Canada Constellation (within shouting distance of this marker); Eedson-Fyfe House circa 1849 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Moore-Bishop-Stokes House (about 180 meters away); The Parliament Oak (about 180 meters away); Meritage House circa 1890 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . . Niagara Historical Society Museum. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Historical Society & Museum. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Memorial Hall, 1906 Marker

View of the historical marker on the front lawn of the Memorial Hall building, which houses the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.