Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Memorial Hall, 1906
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012
1. Memorial Hall, 1906 Marker
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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. Marker is on Castlereagh Street just west of Davy Street, on the right when traveling west. This historical
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); William Kirby (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Town of Niagara (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara Apothecary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara on the Lake Historical District (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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 426 times since then and 10 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.
