Historical Plaques

    For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 19

    See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to see the text of the plaque. For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of

    See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to see the Centennial Fountain Plaza plaque. For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Soc

    The plaque reads: "The Combined Locks, also known as Foster's Locks, were named after a well-known businessman, Adam Foster. During the the 1960's there was discussion in the municipality to install

    The plaque reads: "What began as a simple shop on Gould's Island, with a few stove and ploughs in 1893, developed into Smiths Falls most successful company and largest employer for 116 years. In 1846

    For further information: Please see the link at the right of this catalogue record. Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smi

    The plaque reads: "In the 1890's, as recreational bike paths developed beyond the town limits, Matthew Ryan realized that his farm was placed in an ideal location to develop an equestrian park. Locat

    See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to access an additional photograph of the postcard images that appear on the plaque. For further information see -

    Located at Veterans' Memorial Park, Beckwith Street and Canal Street.

    For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 19

    See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to access an additional photograph of the plaque site looking north on Beckwith Street. For further information se

    For further information see - Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 19

    See Glenn J. Lockwood "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 1994, pp.388-408, 446-449, 46

    The plaque reads: "The public Market building was designed and constructed in 1894 by Matthew J. Ryan. Ryan was local contractor who had also won contracts to build the Fire Hall, Town Hall, and St.

    See the Pages box at top of this record and click the downward pointing select arrow to see the artist's signature and plaque. The History of Smiths Falls. University Women's Club of Smiths Falls, 19

    For further information see: Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 199

    For further information see: Glenn J. Lockwood. "Smiths Falls: A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community 1794-1994." Smiths Falls: Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls, 199

    The plaque reads: "Though associated more with Smiths Falls today, Old Sly's began with a history all of its own. The first settler to the site was William Sly (known as Old Sly), who arrived with hi

    The plaque reads: "This lockstation is named after William Sly who settled here in 1798. A set of rapids fell almost 16 feet (5 m) over a distance of 720 yards (660 m). It was originally proposed to

    The plaque reads: "As World War II neared its end, soldiers returning to Canada looked to buy new homes and a major housing boom was experienced in Smiths Falls. With the passing of the Veterans Land