James Simpson (1873-1939) Commemorative plaque, 1975.
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Resource ID
6061
Access
Open
Address
870 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 3G9
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1975
Description
Born in England in 1873 Jimmie Simpson came to Canada at the age of 14. Starting as a factory worker he became a printer and reporter covering City Hall activities for the Toronto Daily Star. One of the founders of the Canadian Labour Party and active in the Co-operative Commonwealth Foundation (C.C.F) he supported numerous labour reforms. He served for many years in public office and was elected Mayor of Toronto in 1935.
Toronto Historical Board 1974
Historical Themes
Labour History, Political History
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899, 1900-1953
Caption
James Simpson (1873-1939) Commemorative plaque, 1975.
Marker lat / long: 43.660271, -79.345213 (WGS84)
