WILLIAM KIRBY’S HOME

Title

WILLIAM KIRBY’S HOME

Description

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.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Creator

Sarah J. McCabe

Date

March 31, 2024

Files

20230916 William Kirby's Home.JPG

Citation

Sarah J. McCabe, “WILLIAM KIRBY’S HOME,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 16, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/796.