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Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee, and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko, gathered today at Lansdowne with members of the Ahearn family to celebrate the reinstallation of the refurbished Thomas Ahearn memorial at the corner of Bank Street and Holmwood Avenue. The new location for the memorial, which honours Mr. Ahearn's contributions to the City of Ottawa, was chosen to increase its visibility at Lansdowne.
“The Ahearn memorial is a symbol of a momentous time in Ottawa’s history and honours a visionary that made many contributions to our city,” said Mayor Watson. “The monument also tells the story of the evolution of Lansdowne Park over the last seven decades.”
Thomas Ahearn was an inventor and entrepreneur in Ottawa and filed 11 Canadian patents during his lifetime. In the late 19th century, Mr. Ahearn helped create and consolidate electric companies in Ottawa. In 1891 he formed the Ottawa Electric Railway which eventually became the modern day OC Transpo. Mr. Ahearn's streetcars were the first in the world to be heated and also featured rotating brushes to clear snow from the tracks. In 1893 he founded the Ottawa Car Company to manufacture streetcars that were sold across Canada.
“Today is indeed a historic day for Ottawa as we celebrate this unique and important symbol of our city and our history,” said Chair Deans. “Thomas Ahearn has left his mark on our city’s growth and development and deserves to be remembered for it.”
Thomas Ahearn contributed a great deal to the Central Canada Exhibition, and the memorial highlights the long-standing relationship between Mr. Ahearn, the Exhibition and the City of Ottawa.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who played a part in having this wonderful piece of our history refurbished and relocated to this fitting location,” said Councillor Chernushenko. “The work you have done to make today happen will last for generations to come”
Constructed in 1949, the memorial was first located just inside the Bank Street entrance gates. It was moved further south in 1966 when the Frank Claire Stadium was built. With the renewal of Lansdowne Park the memorial was refurbished and finds new glory in a prominent location.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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“The Ahearn memorial is a symbol of a momentous time in Ottawa’s history and honours a visionary that made many contributions to our city,” said Mayor Watson. “The monument also tells the story of the evolution of Lansdowne Park over the last seven decades.”
Thomas Ahearn was an inventor and entrepreneur in Ottawa and filed 11 Canadian patents during his lifetime. In the late 19th century, Mr. Ahearn helped create and consolidate electric companies in Ottawa. In 1891 he formed the Ottawa Electric Railway which eventually became the modern day OC Transpo. Mr. Ahearn's streetcars were the first in the world to be heated and also featured rotating brushes to clear snow from the tracks. In 1893 he founded the Ottawa Car Company to manufacture streetcars that were sold across Canada.
“Today is indeed a historic day for Ottawa as we celebrate this unique and important symbol of our city and our history,” said Chair Deans. “Thomas Ahearn has left his mark on our city’s growth and development and deserves to be remembered for it.”
Thomas Ahearn contributed a great deal to the Central Canada Exhibition, and the memorial highlights the long-standing relationship between Mr. Ahearn, the Exhibition and the City of Ottawa.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who played a part in having this wonderful piece of our history refurbished and relocated to this fitting location,” said Councillor Chernushenko. “The work you have done to make today happen will last for generations to come”
Constructed in 1949, the memorial was first located just inside the Bank Street entrance gates. It was moved further south in 1966 when the Frank Claire Stadium was built. With the renewal of Lansdowne Park the memorial was refurbished and finds new glory in a prominent location.
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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