Parkdale Village Clock - Toronto, Ontario
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N 43° 38.474 W 079° 25.999
17T E 626362 N 4833219
Located in the urban village of Parkdale in the city of Toronto, this Art Deco style clock is projecting from the front of 1313 Queen Street West.
Waymark Code: WMAN1B
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/31/2011
Views: 4
Erected in 1932 by the City Council in memory of John J. Ward (1866 - 1914). Ward, a native of London Ontario was a prominent reform-minded politician instrumental in a host of public works undertakings. These included creating Lakeshore Boulevard, both the Landsdowne and the Brock Subways, and lowering the rail lines below grade acress South Parkdale, thereby elimination all level crossings. He also led the drive for a new main sweage system, better water filtration and the hydro electrification of the city of Toronto.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: Not listed
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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