Bay-Cloverhill in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Hon. George Brown
1818-1880
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022
1. Hon. George Brown Marker
Born near Edinburgh, Scotland, Brown emigrated with his father to New York in 1837. In 1843 he moved to Toronto and the following year founded the “Globe” newspaper which achieved great political influence. Elected to the legislature as a reform member in 1851, Brown became a leader of his party in Canada West. In 1858, with A. A. Dorion, he formed a short-lived government. In 1864 he entered the “Great Coalition” government with his adversary, John A. Macdonald, and played a leading part at the Quebec Conference which led to the establishment of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. Appointed to the Senate in 1873, Brown remained interested in politics until his death.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 43° 39.702′ N, 79° 23.49′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Bay-Cloverhill. Marker can be reached from Queen's Park Crescent West, 0.2 kilometers south of Wellesley Street West, on the left when traveling south. Monument is located in Queen's Park, directly in front of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the north side of the monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M7A 1A2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir James Pliny Whitney (within shouting distance of this marker);
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1. George Brown.
George Brown played an instrumental role in Confederation. A Reformer who helped bring responsible government to Upper Canada, he orchestrated the great coalition of 1864, which pushed British North America toward Confederation. He participated in the Charlottetown Conference and the Quebec Conference in 1864 and is considered a Father of Confederation. Brown’s journalistic legacy is also significant. His Globe newspaper ushered in the beginning of Canada’s big newspaper business. The widely read Globe(Submitted on October 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)was a vigorous force in Upper Canada politics in the 1850s. Today, it is Canada’s major daily newspaper, the Globe and Mail.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 20222. Hon. George Brown Marker(marker is mounted at eye-level on the north side of the monument)
2. George Brown.
During the Quebec Conference, Brown argued for separate provincial and federal governments. He hoped the provincial government would remove local concerns from the federal government, which he thought were more politically divisive. Later that month, he traveled to England to begin discussions with British officials about Candian confederation, the integration of the North West Territories into Canada, and the defense of British North America from possible American invasion.(Submitted on October 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Toronto's George Brown College (founded 1967) is named after him. A statue of Brown can be found on the front west lawn of Queen's Park and another on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022
3. Hon. George Brown Statue
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022
4. Hon. George Brown Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
