The Lost Village of Milton Mills 2 Commemorative Plaque, 2013
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Resource ID
5114
Access
Open
Address
30 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON M8X 0A5
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2013
Program Category
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Caption
The Lost Village of Milton Mills 2 Commemorative Plaque, 2013
Description
At its peak in the 1840s, Milton Mills was a community of approximately 100 residents. Many were Irish and English immigrants seeking work from the millers. Archaeological evidence shows that the mill supported local tradesmen, including coopers and blacksmiths. Archaeologists also found remnants of workers' cottages and a tavern that housed farmers travelling to sell their grain.
Repeal of the British Corn Laws in 1846 devastated the colonial wheat and flour industry. Later, the development of railway networks eroded local markets. Many mills and their related businesses were forced to close, including Milton Mills in 1865.
The remains of Milton Mills were part of 485 hectares of land purchased by Robert Home Smith in the early 20th century. Smith developed the land into a thriving residential neighbourhood, known as The Kingsway.
Marker lat / long: 43.651227, -79.492576 (WGS84)