John J. Ward

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted May, 2007

A plaque on this building at 1313 Queen Street West tells about John J. Ward and the clock hanging just below the roof. Here's what the plaque says:

Plaque coordinates: 43.641145 -79.433287

The clock on this building was erected in the year 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 Lansdowne and the Brock Subways, and lowering the rail lines below grade across South Parkdale thereby eliminating all level crossings. He also led the drive for a new main sewage system, better water filtration and the hydro electrification of our city. Mr. Ward died at his home in Parkdale at 163 Close Ave. The clock fell into disrepair and was completely refurbished in 2005 through the cooperative efforts of The Parkdale Arts and Culture Community Board, City Councillor Sylvia Watson, Toronto Hydro, and Artscape.

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