Toronto's Historical Plaques
Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
Timothy Eaton (1834-1907)
Photos by Alan L Brown - December 2006
An Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque can be seen here on the wall at the Eaton Centre at the south entrance to the Sears store. It has this to say about this early retailer:
Born in Ireland, Timothy Eaton came to Upper Canada about 1854, eventually becoming a partner in his brothers' general store at St. Mary's. In 1869 he established his own business in Toronto. Through merchandising innovations, such as cash sale for a fixed price, the company prospered and became one of the country's first department stores. Eaton introduced a mail order department in 1884, extending the benefits of popular prices and a wide selection of goods to the rural market. His energies were devoted almost exclusively to the company which, at his death, was Canada's largest retail business.
Location Co-ordinates: 43.655216 -79.380577
Photo Source - Canadian Heritage Gallery
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