Exterior view of the St. Marys Journal office

Description

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

Photo of the St. Marys Journal office which was located at 142 Queen Street East. A man can be seen looking out the right window, and another man's back can be seen in the left window.

When the St. Marys Journal and the St. Marys Argus became one newspaper in the 1920s (to become the current St. Marys Journal Argus), the paper still occupied this building. Of course, the lettering was changed to reflect the newspaper's new name.

Location: 142 Queen Street East
Original Owner: T.B. Guest
Date of Construction: 1868

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION:
The Journal-Argus building is located in the east third of a major stone block erected by T.B. Guest in 1868. This fine stone structure emphasizes the strength of the Classical Revival style through its simple plan and careful proportions. The large blocks of coursed St. Marys limestone that were used add to the monumental effect of this three-storey edifice.
The Journal-Argus portion of the block is fronted on its first storey with handsome carved wooden mouldings (which may be original) and a recessed door containing an attractive rectangular transom. This store, which has housed the Eedy publishing firm since 1895, is one of the most picturesque in town, and calls for immediate designation.
(Schedule A, By-law #69 of 1981)

Designated October 13, 1981

TEXT OF PLAQUE
The Journal-Argus
The Journal-Argus building is located in the east third of a major stone block erected by T.B. Guest in 1868. Built in the Classical Revival style using St. Marys limestone the Journal-Argus is fronted with early carved wooden mouldings.
The building has been the home of the Eedy publishing firm since 1895.

Notes

Condition: Fair. Has yellowed a lot. Lot of liquid splotches and stains. Worn and slightly faded. Matte is ripped.

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Dimensions

Width: 30.1 cm
Height: 25.3 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 21cm
Image Height: 15.2cm

Subject(s)

Buildings
Newspaper industry
Newspapers

Local identifier

1374ph

Collection

St. Marys Museum photo collection.

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.259291876682 Longitude: -81.1416614055634

Donor

Camera Club

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Recommended Citation

"Exterior view of the St. Marys Journal office." St. Marys Museum, 1374ph.

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