Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
Robert Baldwin 1804-1858
Photos by Alan L Brown - May 2007
An Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque on the second floor of the legislature here at Queen's Park says:
Born in Toronto, Baldwin devoted his political life to a single cause. As a member of the assembly (1829-30 and 1841-51), as Executive Councillor (1841), as Solicitor General (1840-1), and as Co-Premier (1842-43 and 1848-51), he remained true to his vision until the second Baldwin-LaFontaine Administration established the principle of Responsible Government in Canada. That ministry also passed the Rebellion Losses Bill and laid the foundation for the municipal system in Ontario. Tired by the struggle, sick and unsympathetic to a rising tide of radicalism, he resigned in 1851. He died at Toronto.
Plaque Location Co-ordinates: 43.662385 -79.391681
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Photo Source - Canadian Heritage Gallery
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Birthplace of Robert Baldwin
Baldwin Steps
The Baldwin Family
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