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.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
March 31, 2024
Files
Collection
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.