Early Architecture of the Town and Township of Niagara was first published in 1967 by The Niagara Foundation, with the help of Dr. Peter Stokes, noted restoration architect. It was created in conjunction with the National Survey of Buildings, in which he played a prominent part.
In 2012, the important bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of The Niagara Foundation, presented a unique opportunity to update the original, and we’re grateful that Dr. Stokes once again took part.
This paperback “student edition” aims to bring the technical documentation of the original to life by marrying the recorded interior and exterior detail to living historical examples through contemporary photographs of these extraordinary heritage properties. This volume is not only an academic resource for students of heritage and architecture, but also an invaluable reference for enthusiasts of the early history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Virtually all of the architectural details in the book are from structures which emerged following the burning of the Town in 1813.

Obtain the paperback edition at the NOTL Museum
Early Architecture of the Town and Township of Niagara is available (only in paperback) for $35 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh Street, phone 905 468 3912 or email contact@nhsm.ca