Sir Henry Pellatt (1859-1939) Commemorative Plaque, 2009
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Resource ID
4939
Access
Open
Address
1 Austin Terrace
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2009
Historical Themes
Architectural Heritage, Business History, Industrial Heritage, Military History
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899, 1900-1953
Caption
Sir Henry Pellatt (1859-1939) Commemorative Plaque, 2009
Description
At the peak of his dramatic career Sir Henry Mill Pellatt was one of Canada's most powerful businessmen. An ambitious financier who became wealthy through bold investments in electricity real estate and mining Pellatt helped to bring electric street lights to Toronto and to develop the first Canadian hydroelectric generating station at Niagara Falls.
In 1901 Pellatt became Commanding Officer of The Queen's Own Rifles a militia regiment he had joined at the age of 17. His leadership of this regiment and his role in the development of electric power in Ontario earned him a knighthood in 1905.
In 1913 Pellatt and his wife Mary moved into Casa Loma designed for them by architect E. J. Lennox. It was one of North America's grandest residences. Ten years later the Pellatts were forced to leave after failed investments severely reduced their wealth.
Major General Sir Henry Mill Pellatt died in 1939 and was honoured with one of Toronto's largest military funerals.
Marker lat / long: 43.678511, -79.409558 (WGS84)