Gun Shed (Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)

Canada / Ontario / Mississauga Beach / Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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Storage and repair facility for Fort George armaments.

This building was constructed in 1821, to house 3 brass 6 pounder field guns, a 5 ½ inch howitzer, and their side arms and equipment. Horse drawn field guns could accompany marching troops and quickly move to support them in battle.

During the 1837 Rebellion, field guns were used by Canadian militia to fire on Navy Island, occupied by supporters of William Lyon Mackenzie. During the 20th century, this building was used for Quartermaster Stores, as tent storage for the Canadian militia summer training camps, and for artillery supplies.
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Coordinates:   43°14'54"N   79°4'26"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago