This convergence of streets has, at various times, been called, “Business Corners”, “The Crescent” and “Market Square”. For most of the 19th century, the west side of Geddes Street was known as the Fair Grounds, home to the Monthly Cattle Fair and . . . — — Map (db m196210) HM
Adam Fergusson (1782-1862) first visited Canada in 1831
to investigate emigration for the Highland Society of Scotland.
In 1833, in partnership with a fellow Scot, James Webster
(1808-69), he purchased over 7,000 acres of uncleared land
in . . . — — Map (db m218385) HM
The south eastern unit built 1853 by John Catchpole, tinsmith. Probably the first stone structure on Norfolk Street. John Howard added the larger corner section in 1864. Imposing mid 19th century styled masonry. Designated as a Building of . . . — — Map (db m208699) HM
[English] Many Canadian cities erected well-designed municipal buildings during the mid-19th century railway boom. Guelph City Hall, one of the best of this group, symbolized the city’s confidence in its future. Designed by Toronto . . . — — Map (db m208693) HM
This fine example of classical architecture was begun in 1856 following the incorporation of Guelph as a town. It was designed by William Thomas, architect of St. Lawrence Hall, Toronto, and other important buildings throughout the province, and was . . . — — Map (db m196191) HM
[English] One of the first municipally supported libraries formed in Ontario following passage of the Free Libraries Act of 1882, the Guelph Public Library was established on February 10, 1883. It replaced the limited library . . . — — Map (db m199845) HM
This photo shows the original Town Hall and Market House designed by architect William Thomas. The building opened in 1857. The tower bell was rung daily at 7 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m., and during fires, funerals and special events. The central . . . — — Map (db m208695) HM
This graceful, arched bridge of reinforced concrete was built in 1914, replacing the original 1881 steel bridge, to plans by E.E. Clawson, City Engineer. A unique feature of the riverscape and important pedestrian link to the city's commercial core. . . . — — Map (db m196190) HM
History maker, novelist, poet and superintendent of the Canada Company, he founded Guelph on April 23, 1827. The opening of the Huron Tract in Upper Canada has been described as the most important single attempt at settlement in Canadian history. . . . — — Map (db m208694) HM
John Galt's 1827 plan for the Town of Guelph shows a central gathering place inside the large, triangular Market Grounds. Galt’s plan was based on planned towns he had seen in his travels including Buffalo, New York and Detroit, Michigan which used . . . — — Map (db m208696) HM
In 1899, based on the city's reputation for promoting advanced agriculture, Guelph's Market Square was selected to host the annual Provincial Winter Fair. The square was also used regularly for livestock competitions, cattle and horse auctions, . . . — — Map (db m208700) HM
In 1832 Canada Company Lot 108 was purchased by J.C.W. Daly, an agent of the Company. Later used as a merchant shop by Elizabeth Worsley, it was purchased from her estate in 1855 by the Emslie brothers, stone masons, builders, and owners of a . . . — — Map (db m208697) HM
