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Catalog Number |
BR2017.15.12 |
Object Name |
Pamphlet |
Scope & Content |
A paper booklet or pamphlet entitled, "Toronto Township: The Heart of Industrial Canada". The front cover features a black and white image of Toronto International Airport Aeroquay One. A blue-coloured, round crest for Toronto Township is found in the bottom left corner. Marked on the bottom right in ink is the name "J.A. Bauldry". The pamphlet was published in 1964 and its contents include information about the Township and its predicted growth by marketing it as an industrial city. Inside, there are black and white photos showing 15 companies that made up the industrial community: Culligan of Canada Ltd The Diversey Corporation (Canada) Ltd. I.T.E. Circuit Breaker (Canada) Ltd. British-American Oil Co. Ltd. Mallory Battery Co. of Canada Ltd. Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. Hard Metals (Canada) Ltd. Demag Industrial Equipment Ltd. Ralston Purina Company Ltd. W.R. Grace & Co. of Canada Ltd. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. St. Lawrence Cement Co. Ltd. Tonolli Company of Canada Ltd. Electric Storage Battery Co. (Canada) Ltd. Canadian Admiral Corporation Ltd. Headings inside the booklet/pamphlet read: Transportation Facilities What Township Offers Industry Sound Finances Orderly Progress A wide choice for industry |
History |
The late 1950s and early 1960s were a period of growth for the Township of Toronto. There was a huge boom in residential development post World War II. This meant money had to be set aside to properly service infrastructure of new roads, water and electricity in various areas. To relieve residential citizens of the burden of heavy taxes, the Township of Toronto's approach to balance was through the introduction of industrial businesses. Utilizing its surrounding resources, the Township of Toronto branded itself as a unique industrial town that is great to be part of, whether it's for work or living there. Over 11,200 acres of industrial land were made available for businesses. The Township marketed itself close to resources such as servicing roads, rail, water, sewerage, gas, electricity and markets. References: Town of Mississauga (Booklet), no date, Town of Mississauga Industrial Department Town of Mississauga (Booklet) ca. 1972, Town of Mississauga Industrial Department Township's Industrial Development Architect Retires. The Mississauga News. Wednesday, January 11th, 1967. The Cinderella Township (film), 1957, Township of Toronto, Ashley and Crippen |
Title |
Toronto Township - The Heart of Industrial Canada |
People |
Bauldry, Allan Courtney, William |