History from Here: Protestant Home of St Catharines at 172 Ontario Street

An organization established and led by women. A charitable cause once considered “one of the worthiest among all the philanthropies in of the city.” An orphanage that served as a place of refuge, care, and comfort for children in need.
On this episode of History from Here, your host Sara takes you to the former site of the Protestant Home of St. Catharines on Ontario Street.

[@Ellie.12866]

Having watched several of your videos, I can see why it was called The Garden City. I drive through there once in a while and find the energy there very depressing and without hope. Demolishing historical buildings is akin to removing the soul of a community. IMHO it's tragic what has happened to St. Catharines.

[@daviddemarco8327]

It seems like a crime that such beautiful classic buildings were torn down.

[@icyone]

Deemed unsafe after 1 inspection? Was this the 1st and only? Sounds, suspicious. I think no matter what, they were being closed down for the hospital...