Fashion District in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

29 Draper Street

1881

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

1. 29 Draper Street Marker

Inscription.
1st Resident Charles Cluthe, machinist
Builder Richard Humphries
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1999

Birthplace of the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander (b. 1922)
First Black Member of Parliament in Canada, 1968
First Black Lieutenant Governor in Canada, Province of Ontario, 1985
Companion of the Order of Canada, 1992

Erected by Heritage Toronto.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 43° 38.56′ N, 79° 23.871′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in the Fashion District. It is on Draper Street 0.1 kilometers south of Wellington Street West, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Draper Street, Toronto ON M5V 2M3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 25 Draper Street (a few steps from this marker); 23 Draper Street (a few steps from this marker); 28 Draper Street (a few steps from this marker); 32 Draper Street (a few steps from this marker); 30 Draper Street

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(a few steps from this marker); 26 Draper Street (a few steps from this marker); 21 Draper Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Draper Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Also see . . . Colonel the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander.

As Lieutenant Governor—a post he held for more than six years—Alexander continued his pioneering ways. The first person of colour to be named to Ontario’s viceregal role, he focused on youth and education as a key part of his mandate. An awards program for young people who demonstrate leadership in combating discrimination and racism within their school or community was established in his name.

(Submitted on June 30, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

2. 29 Draper Street Marker

The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander (1922-2012) image. Click for full size.

3. The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander (1922-2012)

Official portrait as Lt.-Governor of Ontario Source: Lt.-Governor of Ontario

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.