[Text on Marker]:

Navy Hall originally consisted of a small shipyard, storehouses, residences and docks which served as a depot for local supplies; it also served as a trans-shipment point for the posts on the upper Great Lakes. From 1792 to 1796 Lieutenant Governor Simcoe had offices and his residence in the complex. These buildings were later converted to military use until destroyed by American artillery fire during the War of 1812.

[Caption for Background Picture]:

View of the Navy Hall complex

and Fort George from the

American side of the Niagara

River prior to the War of 1812.

(NAC/ANC C-26)

[Caption for Insert Picture]:

Survey Plan of Fort George and

Navy Hall showing the dock and

stores buildings along the

waterfront, circa 1799.

(NAC/ANC)

Marker is on Ricardo Street just south of Melville Street, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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