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Cornwall Historic Walking Tour
 
By Cosmos Mariner, August 11, 2019
The Cornwall Orphanage Marker • wide view
(Cornwall Public Library in background)
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 ► Ontario, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Cornwall — The Cornwall Orphanage / L'orphelinat de Cornwall —
English: Following the death of John McMartin, his wife donated "Highland Manor" to the Sisters of the Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph to be used as an orphanage. In fact, many of the children were not orphans, but were . . . — — Map (db m144895) HM
2 ► Ontario, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Cornwall — New York Cafe / Le Café New York —
English: The New York Cafe, located at 129 Pitt Street, was opened by Peter Wong on July 12, 1913. This popular eatery operated for 59 years under four independent Chinese owners, who prided themselves on maintaining exceptionally . . . — — Map (db m144896) HM
3 ► Ontario, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Cornwall — The Rossmore House / La Maison Rossmore —
English: The Rossmore House, owned and operated by George and Martha Ross, was built in 1888 by contractor L.A. Ross, a brother to George. The four-storey brick building was reported to be the finest hotel between Montreal and . . . — — Map (db m144897) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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Oct. 4, 2026