OHP - Niagara - Thorold - "The Welland Mills"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 43° 07.547 W 079° 12.196
17T E 646151 N 4776349
One of Upper Canada's largest flour mills
Waymark Code: WMCG0
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/13/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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The Welland Mills with its symmetrical facade is an exceptional example of an early industrial building in the neo-classical vernacular, of considerable intrinsic architectural merit and of historical significance for both local connections and the development of the provincial merchant milling industry. In form, proportion, material and design, it is an outstanding representative of the functional tradition.

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Location of Plaque: This plaque is on the East side of Pine Street, at the corner of the restored building

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Address or location of plaque: Pine St. Thorold

Physical location of plaque: City

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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Building

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": Not listed

Condition of sign: Not listed

Is this a bilingual sign?: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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