|
 "HILLCROFT 1853" ~ Kingston * Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 13.576 W 076° 30.362
18T E 379714 N 4898107
This plaque describes the house where Alexander Campbell, who became Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, resided during the 1860's and 1870's.
Waymark Code: WMEJ4E
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/03/2012
Views: 19
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Built in 1853 by a mayor of Kingston, Francis Hill, this house, during the 1860's and 1870's, was the residence of Alexander Campbell (1822-1892). A member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada and delegate to the Quebec Conference which led to Confederation, he was a life-long political associate of the Dominion's first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald. Campbell held several cabinet posts after Confederation, was knighted in 1879 and, from 1887 to 1892, was Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
Address or location of plaque: On Hillcroft Drive directly north of its intersection with Union Street.
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Hillcroft is still present on the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: English only
|
Visit Instructions:
A "Visited" only remark, will be deleted.
No Waymark owner "Visits" allowed when setting up the Waymark.
Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
NOTE: All photos must include the 'O.H.P.Plaque' at its location to qualify for a "Visited"
|