William Kirby's Home
1818
Text from the plaque
In this house, built in 1818, William Kirby, F.R.S.C., historian, novelist, poet and editor of the Niagara Mail, lived from 1857 to 1906. His historical romance, The Golden Dog, stimulated interest in Canada's history and won for him international renown.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
Find the place
The Region of Niagara
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
On the south side of Front Street
between Gate and Victoria streets
Also recorded for this place: Internet Archive · The Region of Niagara
N 43 15.541 W 79 04.379
Recorded August 2004. Check current access before visiting.