JANET CARNOCHAN 1839-1926
Title
JANET CARNOCHAN 1839-1926
Description
For more than 30 years Janet Carnochan, a native of Stamford, Ontario, taught elementary and secondary school at Niagara-on-the-Lake, but she made her greatest contribution to the community as an historian rather than as an educator. A distinguished historical preservationist, Carnochan founded and was first president of the Niagara Historical Society, 1895-1925, and laboured tirelessly to safeguard and promote the rich heritage of Niagara. She wrote and edited numerous historical works including The History of Niagara and successfully campaigned for the construction of Memorial Hall, the first building erected for the purpose of a museum in Ontario. In 1949, when the town's former high school was incorporated into this complex, it was renamed Janet Carnochan Hall as a tribute to her efforts and dedication. Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
2017-09-01
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “JANET CARNOCHAN 1839-1926,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 16, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/30.