Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Sir William C. Van Horne

1843-1915

Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017

1. Sir William C. Van Horne Marker

Inscription.
Born in Chelsea, Illinois, Van Horne, after a brilliant career with a number of railway companies in the mid-western United States, accepted the position of general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1881. Construction of this pioneer Canadian transcontinental line was pushed ahead rapidly under his energetic supervision, despite many difficulties of a physical and financial nature which would have discouraged a man of lesser ability. Its completion in 1885 ensured Canadian unity. Through his influence this community, previously known as Prince Arthur's Landing, was named Port Arthur in 1883-84. Elected president of the company in 1888, Van Horne was knighted in 1894 for his services to Canada.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1843.

Location. 48° 26.166′ N, 89° 13.069′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is on Cumberland Street North, 0.1 kilometers north of Van Norman Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay ON P7A 4L6, Canada. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Whalen Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Arthur and its Harbour (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Tourist Pagoda (about 180 meters away); Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda (about 180 meters away); International Taiji Park (about 210 meters away); Port Arthur (about 210 meters away); Canadian Navy (about 210 meters away); The Railway (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thunder Bay.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - William Van Horne. (Submitted on August 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017

2. Wideview of Sir William C. Van Horne Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.