"KAPUSKASING - GARDEN CITY AND MODEL TOWN" - Kapuskasing, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

Kapuskasing was the first provincially-planned single resource town in Ontario. This plaque describes the motivations and objectives behind the initiative.

Don't let the winter snowbanks stop you from having a look. As you read the English side you can view the mill that was the reason for the founding of the town. As you read the French side you have a look at the wonderful Town Hall that is across the street.

The plaque reads:
In 1921 the Kimberly-Clark and the Spruce Falls companies constructed a pulp mill in Kapuskasing that would employ many workers. To plan for Kapuskasing's anticipated growth, the provincial government commissioned the architectural landscape firm of Harries & Hall to create a town plan, which incorporated elements of the late 19th century Garden City and City Beautiful town planning movements. The first provincially-planned single resource town in Ontario, Kapuskasing's design focused on a healthy living environment, architectural harmony, unified design and visual variety. The plan separated residential and industrial areas, included land dedicated to green space, parks and public buildings and a variety of innovative street patterns which remain today.

Address or location of plaque: in a park across from Town Hall (88 Riverside Drive) Physical location of plaque: Town "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": the town still stands - maybe not as lively as in the past, but it still stands This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location' Condition of sign: excellent Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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