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Sun, Apr 28 - 9:30AM

Strolling Back: Historic Buildings in the 'Burg

Sunday, April 28, 2024

9:30 a.m.

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10:30 a.m.

Host:

Meg Reiner

Organization:

Marsh Historical Collection

About the walk:

Starting at the River Bookshop, we will venture along Richmond Street, the original northern boundary of the town of Amherstburg. On our way to Brock Street, we will observe examples of old business stands, public and recreational buildings, and repurposed historic structures. Brock Street is lined with stone buildings associated with St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church and wooden dwellings. From there, we will proceed through a concentrated early residential area providing a glimpse of the town as it was over a century ago.

Start/End Location:

Meet in front of River Bookshop

River Bookshop, Richmond Street, Amherstburg, ON, Canada

Parking Details

Free parking lot at the starting/ending location, Free street parking around the starting/ending location

Transit Information:

Yes, within 1-2 blocks - Transit Route 605, Stop ID: 2307

Accessibility Considerations:

Easy walk (using sidewalks or paved pathways with no hills)

Walk Themes:

]ARCHITECTURE + BUILT ENVIRONMENT, HISTORY & CULTURE

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