Built in 1878 of local dressed limestone, this building
with its Italianate style and intact rear wall is an
outstanding example of late 19th century commercial
development in downtown Guelph. It was initially
built by the Mitchell family for . . . — — Map (db m284246) HM
Built c. 1883 for James Chambers, this
limestone and granite fieldstone dwelling
is one of the earliest houses erected in the
Sir John A. Macdonald survey. The facade is
characterized by fine cut and carved
stone ornamentation.
Designated . . . — — Map (db m307028) HM
This cairn marks the 150th anniversary of the
founding of the City of Guelph, on April 23, 1827.
In 1830 a wooden mill was erected on this site by
Horace Perry for the Canada Company. William
Allan of Killochan, Ayrshire, Scotland, . . . — — Map (db m307585) HM
Presented to the city by J.B. Armstrong,
local manufacturer, as a symbol of
industry. Cast in zinc, mounted on a cast-
iron pedestal and red granite base. First
operated on Queen Victoria's birthday 1885.
Moved from St. George's Square 1922. . . . — — Map (db m307030) HM
Built in 1880 of local limestone in Gothic Revival style, the B.M.E. church became the centre of Guelph's black community. The city's early black community of fugitive slaves from the United States settled near Waterloo and Essex Streets as workers . . . — — Map (db m284107) HM
Built c. 1870 as a shop for carpenter William
Brownlow. Bought by Harry Gummer in 1912, it housed
the Gummer Press which published the Guelph Herald.
Severely damaged by fire in 2007. The restored
facade is an excellent surviving example of . . . — — Map (db m284162) HM
This cairn
was erected in 1954 as part of
the Centennial Celebration of
the County of Wellington
and commemorates the pioneers of
this county and district, being
the District of Wellington, 1842-49
the County of Waterloo, 1850-51
the . . . — — Map (db m284248) HM
Assistant Superintendent of Experiments, Ontario Agricultural College, 1888-1904
Head, Department of Field Husbandry, Ontario Agricultural College, 1904-1927
Charles Zavitz was born in Coldstream, Ontario, in 1863. He graduated from the . . . — — Map (db m285639) HM
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is an exceptional
example of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style, an
architectural movement that was international in scope.
The design of this . . . — — Map (db m284115) HM
Designed by W.A. Mahoney and built by G.A.
Scroggie in 1911. Utilized stone from 1839-
octagonal jail built by William Day and
designed by Toronto architect Thomas Young.
Segment of original stone wall of exercise
yard survives in south west . . . — — Map (db m284254) HM
Erected by the County of Wellington in 1885.
Housed the Office of the Crown Attorney
1885-1967. Guelph Township offices were
located on the second floor 1886-1943.
Architect: John Hall
Restored by the County 1980
Designated as a . . . — — Map (db m284158) 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
Edward Johnson, musician, impresario,
and educator, was born and died in
Guelph. After initial successes on
Broadway, he went to Italy to study and
emerged as one of the distinguished
tenors of a generation that also
produced Caruso, . . . — — Map (db m284135) HM
For many years following the founding of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) in 1874, this campus was essentially an isolated, semi-rural community outside the Guelph city limits. The college was responsible for its own fire suppression but was . . . — — Map (db m285638) HM
Governor's Residence designed by
W. A. Mahoney, architect.
Constructed in 1911. It was the jailer's
residence until 1971 and was renovated
as county offices in 1988
The support of the Government of Ontario
through the Ontario Ministry . . . — — Map (db m284252) HM
John Galt, the celebrated Scottish novelist and first superintendent of the Canada Company, founded Guelph on April 23, 1827, naming it “in compliment to the Royal Family". Established and heavily promoted by Galt as the headquarters for the . . . — — Map (db m284294) HM
On the 23rd of February 1920, al this site, then known as Stewart's Drug Store" Rotary began its commitment of service to the Guelph community. — — Map (db m307588) HM
On October 1, 1873, the Ontario government purchased 550 acres of land near Guelph to establish a school of agriculture. The move followed several of debate over suitable sites for an agricultural school and the role it would play in advancing the . . . — — Map (db m283755) HM
This eminent veterinarian contributed to
the improvement of animal and human
health. Internationally known for his
many discoveries in the field of animal
disease, he conducted research on sweet
clover poisoning in cattle leading to . . . — — Map (db m283422) HM
Premier of Ontario, 1943-1948
Chancellor, University of Guelph, 1965-1971
George Drew was born in Guelph in 1894. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he served with distinction in the First World War as an officer in the Canadian Field . . . — — Map (db m283735) HM
President, Ontario Agricultural College and Experimental Farm, 1904-1920
George Creelman was born in Collingwood, Ontario. He entered the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) in 1885 and graduated with one of the first degrees bestowed by the . . . — — Map (db m283764) HM
George E. Raithby 1901-1981
Department of Animal Husbandry, 1922-1965
George Raithby was born on a farm near Auburn, Ontario, in 1901. He graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture . . . — — Map (db m283676) HM
Goldie Mill Ruins
70 Norwich Street East
The Goldie Flour Mill ruins are the remains of one of the most prominent milling sites in the city. The original mill was operated by David Gilkison from 1827, Dr. W. Clarke and Dr. H. Orton from . . . — — Map (db m307537) HM
"Work hard, don't be afraid to take risks, and be the one leading change, not following it."
- Gordon S. Lang
Welcome to Lang Plaza, opened on September 15, 2021, in recognition of Gordon S. Lang, a pioneer of Canadian business.
In 2019, . . . — — Map (db m283816) HM
The Wellington District Gaol was constructed in 1839-40, and was one of the first public buildings in the City of Guelph. The accompanying Governor’s Residence was designed by architect W.A. Mahoney and constructed by G.A., Scroggie in 1911. The . . . — — Map (db m284251) HM
Built in 1897 and named after Peter Gow, this
stone arch bridge is the only surviving
example of several stone bridges which once
crossed Guelph's rivers. A unique element in
the city's stone heritage and an asset to
Royal City . . . — — Map (db m283958) HM
A testament to the resilience of the Black community, the Guelph British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church was established in the 1850s by freedom seekers and free Blacks. Many had resided in Wellington County since the 1820s, moving from the Queen's . . . — — Map (db m284106) 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
One of the most prolific architects in 19th-century Ontario, Langley was born in Toronto. In 1862, following his apprenticeship as an architect, he formed a partnership with Thomas Gundry. Langley undertook commissions for residential, commercial . . . — — Map (db m284136) HM
The Honourable George Alexander Drew, C.C.
George Alexander Drew, Premier of Ontario from 1943-1948, was born in Guelph, Ontario in 1894. Educated at Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall, Drew served . . . — — Map (db m307029) HM
Principal, Ontario School of Agriculture, 1879-1880
President, Ontario Agricultural College and Experimental Farm, 1880-1904
James Mills was born near Bond Head, Ontario. He finished his primary education after the loss of his right arm in a . . . — — Map (db m283789) HM
President, Ontario Agricultural College, 1950-1962
President, Federated Colleges, 1962-1964
President, University of Guelph, 1964-1967
John Douglas MacLachlan was born in 1906 on a dairy farm near Burritt's Rapids, Ontario. After . . . — — Map (db m283477) 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 this house from 1847 to 1857, lived the noted explorer and author, John McLean, who was born in Scotland and joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821. In 1838 he became the first white man to cross the Labrador peninsula from Ungava Bay to . . . — — Map (db m283973) HM
OAC, Physics, English Instructor, 1893-1906
Head, English, 1906-1915
President, Manitoba Agricultural College, 1915-1920
President, OAC, 1920-1928
Joseph Reynolds was born on a farm near Bowmanville, Ontario, the youngest of 15 children. . . . — — Map (db m283474) HM
This prominent Ontario architect was born in Ireland and received his professional training there under J. J. McCarthy, a leading nineteenth century Catholic church architect. By the early 1860s Connolly had settled at Toronto where he soon . . . — — Map (db m284112) HM
The distinguished soldier, physician and poet was born and raised in Guelph, Ontario. John McCrae graduated from the University of Toronto in medicine, practised as a pathologist and taught medicine at McGill University in Montreal. In . . . — — Map (db m283909) HM
Lt-Col John McCrae
Canadian poet, physician and soldier,
McCrae was born in this house November
30, 1872. He died at Wimereux, France,
January 28, 1918. While medical officer
to the 1st Artillery Brigade, he wrote
his famous . . . — — Map (db m283884) HM
Macdonald Hall was built in 1904 to house women attending the Macdonald Institute, which opened a year earlier. The residence was funded by Sir William Macdonald (1831-1917), the Montreal tobacco magnate and philanthropist, who also funded the . . . — — Map (db m283812) HM
Sir William Macdonald (1831-1917), born in Glenaladale, Prince Edward Island, was a Montréal tobacco magnate who was knighted in 1898 for his educational philanthropy. His major interest was funding educational initiatives to support the . . . — — Map (db m283833) HM
Malcolm Hugh Murdoch "Murdo" MacKinnon, 1917-2012
Professor of English 1964-1982
Founding Dean, Wellington College of Arts and Science 1964-1970
Dean, College of Arts 1970-1975
The MacKinnon Building honours Murdo MacKinnon, who in 1964 . . . — — Map (db m283489) HM
Earl Bruce MacNaughton, 1919-2015
Professor of Physics 1948-1984
Head of the Department of Physics 1956-1961
Head of the Department of Physics and Mathematics 1961-1967
Associate Dean, Wellington College of Arts and Science 1966-1970 . . . — — Map (db m285644) HM
Dedicated April 24, 1914 By M.W. Bro. The Hon. William David McPherson K.C. Grand Master Celebrated July 26, 2014 With M.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell Grand Master — — Map (db m243397) HM
The seeds for Massey Hall were sown at a chance meeting on a Toronto streetcar between OAC President James Mills and Walter Massey (1864-1901), president of the farm implement company Massey Harris. Mills used the opportunity to seek funds for a . . . — — Map (db m283480) HM
Completed in 1903 as a library. A gift from
the trustees of the Hart A. Massey estate.
Displays a unique combination of architectural styles in a substantial brick building. Architect G.M. Miller of Toronto.
Designated as a building of . . . — — Map (db m283483) HM
McCrae House
This limestone cottage was the birthplace of John McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields, the famous poem written in May 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres. Built in 1858, the house is a typical . . . — — Map (db m283886) HM
This steel and iron bridge, built in 1882
by the Hamilton Bridge Co., facilitated the
movement of material in this 19th c.
industrial area and today is a distinctive
heritage feature of the Goldie Mill
neighbourhood. — — Map (db m307538) HM
This portico was the entrance of the Frederick W. Stone farm-house, the building in which the first classes of the Ontario School of Agriculture were held on May 1, 1874. Renamed the Ontario Agricultural College in 1880, this institution, the first . . . — — Map (db m284287) HM
This college, known until 1869 as the Upper Canada Veterinary School, was the first in Canada to offer courses in veterinary medicine. It was established in Toronto in 1862 by the Board of Agriculture, and although partially sponsored by this . . . — — Map (db m284281) HM
The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is a world leader in veterinary education, research and health care, integrating the health of animals, people and the environment.
Founded in 1862, OVC initially focused on the health of horses that played . . . — — Map (db m285656) HM
This two-storey home was built by local stonemasons in 1882, using quarried limestone. The President's House is a fine example of the Gothic Revival/Italianate style that was popular in eastern Canada at the time. The residence was built for the . . . — — Map (db m283807) 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
From 1854 to 1962, this respected pioneering lumber
company operated within the City of Guelph. Built in
1922 following a fire at the original Wyndham
Street location, the building is a fine example
of Guelph's manufacturing heritage. . . . — — Map (db m284134) HM
The members of the No. 4 Wireless School Association
dedicated this plaque June 25th, 1988
to commemorate the British Commonwealth Air Training School
that was located on this campus (1941-1945)
and to honour the memory of their comrades
who . . . — — Map (db m284293) HM WM
This cairn is erected on the site of the
gymnasium and Convocation Hall of
the Ontario Agricultural College,
built in 1892
Although primarily a gymnasium "by a
bit of interior decoration”, it could be
transformed into ‘Convocation . . . — — Map (db m283740) HM
Constructed c. 1856-1858, the Stewart Building façade was reduced from five to two bays in 1968 with the building of the current Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The remaining structure is an excellent example of mid 19th century commercial . . . — — Map (db m307587) 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
Built in stages from the late 1850s to 1877, the
Victoria Hotel is one of the oldest stone commercial
buildings on St. George's Square. Severely damaged
by fire in 2007, the restored facade is a superb
example of the 19th century stone . . . — — Map (db m307121) HM
In 1837 the provincial legislature established the provisional District of Wellington and authorized the erection of a court house and jail at Guelph. Construction of the two structures, designed by the noted Toronto architect Thomas Young, . . . — — Map (db m284261) HM
OAC Physics Department Instructor, 1903-1906
Head, Physics Department, 1906-1919
William Day was born in Fenelon Falls, Ontario in 1870. He taught school for six years, then entered the Unversity of Toronto and graduated as a Gold Medalist . . . — — Map (db m283613) HM
Head, Horticulture Department, 1893-1908
Head, Department of Landscape Gardening, 1908-1914
The oldest of seven children, Howard Laing Hutt was born on a farm in Stamford Township in Welland County on the Niagara Peninsula. After studying at . . . — — Map (db m285650) HM
Winegard Walk is named for Dr. William "Bill" Winegard, whose lifelong devotion to service included his term as President of the University of Guelph from 1967 to 1975.
Born in Hamilton, Ont., Winegard served in the Second World War from 1942 to . . . — — Map (db m283487) HM
