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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C8F_parc-victoria-park_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
This once marshy area was transformed into a picturesque space in 1897, as trees, flower gardens, and pathways were landscaped to create a "public pleasure ground". The area was named Victoria Park in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C84_rotary-club-swimming-pool-stone-la-pierre-de-la-piscine-du-club-rotary_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
This stone, a reminder of the heritage of Smiths Falls,
was restored by the Smiths Falls Rotary Club
during the National Parks Centennial.
November 1985
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C82_smiths-falls_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
The 3 locks here were designed to overcome a series of rapids with a total fall of over 7 metres (20 feet). A set like this is known as a flight of locks - each lock raises a vessel part of the way - rather like a stairway. Construction here prove…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C81_beckwith-street-and-bridge-la-rue-beckwith-et-le-pont_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
Created during the town's settlement in the early 1820's, the name of Beckwith Street and its bridge derived from Beckwith Township, when strong ties existed between the Anglican congregations of both communities. At 99 feet wide, Beckwith Street …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C72_vimy-oaks-les-chenes-de-vimy-a-war-memorial_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
A chance for them to say
what they cannot:__________.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C71_woods-mill-moulin-wood_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
Originally built in 1830 under Abel Russell Ward, this site has changed faces and owners many times. Throughout the course of its history, it was an oatmeal and grist mill, and then rebuilt in 1887 under the new ownership of Alexander Wood. After …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C5L_to-commemorate-the-opening-of-the-rideau-canal-1832_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C52_war-memorial_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
To the honoured
memory of those
who fought & fell
in the Great War
1914 — 1918
[Battles]
1915
Ypres · Festubert · Givenchy
1916
Somme · Sanctuary Wood · Courcelette
1917
Vimy Ridge · Hill 70 &m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C3B_town-hall-l-hotel-de-ville_Smiths-Falls-Ontario.html
Town Hall
The Town Hall was built in 1859 in the Classical Revival Style to house the municipal offices and council chambers of Smiths Falls including the Police and Fire Departments. In later years there were additions to the building such as a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQZ_dr-james-naismith_Mississippi-Mills-Ontario.html
This is the boyhood home of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Born in a house which formerly stood on this lot, he entered McGill University in 1883 where he was active in athletics. In 1890 Naismith graduated in theology from Presbyteri…