OHP - Niagara - Niagara-On-The-Lake - "The Colonial Advocate"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 43° 09.739 W 079° 03.204
17T E 658247 N 4780679
Another plaque about the notorious rascal, William Lyon Mackenzie, this time regarding his newspaper.
Waymark Code: WMDJJ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Mackenzie Heritage Printery & Newspaper Museum in Queenston is a spot that played a brief, but important part in Canadian history. The beautiful limestone building was the home of William Lyon Mackenzie and from here he began his career as publisher and agitator for political reform.

Read more at Colonial Advocate

Location of Plaque: This plaque is out front of his offices at the South end of town

Hope you enjoy the Visit

The Blue Quasar

Address or location of plaque: Queenston Street at Clarence 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": The Building Itself

This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'

Condition of sign: Excellent

Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

What is the second/third language?: None
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