Historic places inWaterloo
Ontario
- historic places
- 6historic places
- built
- 1846–1929built
Recognized by
- Municipal 6
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
Photo: Lindsay Benjamin, 2007.Municipal1846Good-Shantz-Bosch HouseAlso known as 157 Albert StreetThe Good-Shantz-Bosch House is located at 157 Albert Street, adjacent to Wilfred Laurier University, between University Avenue West and Bricker Avenue, in the City of Waterloo.
Photo: Kayla Jonas, 2007.Municipal1886The Button FactoryAlso known as 25 Regina Street SouthThe Button Factory is located at 25 Regina Street South, on the east side of the street, in Uptown Waterloo.
Photo: Paul Dubniak, 2008.Municipal1929Falstaff Public SchoolAlso known as 35 Waterloo Street NorthFalstaff Public School is located at 35 Waterloo Street North on the east side of Waterloo Street North, south of Elizabeth Street in the City of Stratford.
Built over time
The busiest decade was the 1840s, with 3 of the 6 places.
1 place has no recorded construction date.
All 6 places
- 1929MunicipalSchoolsFalstaff Public SchoolAlso known as 35 Waterloo Street North
- 1846MunicipalHomesGood-Shantz-Bosch HouseAlso known as 157 Albert Street
MunicipalCommerceMarket HotelAlso known as Albert Hotel
1847MunicipalHomesRudy-Snyder HouseAlso known as 268 Southampton Place- 1886MunicipalIndustryThe Button FactoryAlso known as 25 Regina Street South
1849MunicipalHomesVoelker HouseAlso known as 36 Young Street West
On the map
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- Brick 4
- Georgian 2
- Verandahs and porches 2
- Manufacturing 2
- New lives 2
- Restored and rebuilt 1
- Stained glass 1
- Main streets 1
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.