Little Tibet in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Clock at 1313 Queen Street West

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026

1. Clock at 1313 Queen Street West Marker

Inscription. The clock on this building was erected in the year 1932 By the City Council in memory of John J. Ward (1866-1914). Ward, a native of London Ontario, was a prominent reform-minded politician instrumental in a host of public works undertakings. These included creating Lakeshore Boulevard, both the Lansdowne and the Brock Subways, and lowering the rail lines below grade across South Parkdale thereby eliminating all level crossings. He also led the drive for a new main sewage system, better water filtration and the hydro electrification of our city. Mr. Ward died at his home in Parkdale at 163 Close Ave. The clock fell into disrepair and was completely refurbished in 2005 through the cooperative efforts of The Parkdale Arts and Culture Community Board, City Councillor Sylvia Watson, Toronto Hydro, and Artscape.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 43° 38.472′ N, 79° 25.992′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Little Tibet. It is at the intersection of Queen Street West and Cowan

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Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 Queen Street W, Toronto ON M6K 1L7, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: St. Mark’s Anglican Church Parkdale (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gladstone Hotel (approx. half a kilometer away); a different marker also named Gladstone Hotel (approx. half a kilometer away); The Beatrice Lillie Building (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Tom Longboat (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); West End Y.M.C.A. (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Ideal Bread Company Factory (approx. one kilometer away); King Street West Railway Subway (Underpass)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026

2. Clock at 1313 Queen Street West Marker

Centre of photo, at the corner of the building

(approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Clock at 1313 Queen Street West in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026

3. Clock at 1313 Queen Street West in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.