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We have two streets named after former leaders of Canada from way back when.
Each week, we speak with Milton Historical Society (MHS) President John Challinor II to gather information and details about the namesakes of our roads. If you weren’t aware, he and the late great historian, Jim Dills, wrote the book on Milton street names, writing Milton Streets back in 2007.
Recently, we covered Banks Crescent and Etheridge Avenue. This week, we’re looking at Rottenburg Court and Syndenham Lane.
Starting alphabetically with Rottenburg, Challinor says the namesake was Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada during a pivotal point in Canada’s history.
He adds that Rottenburg didn’t last too long in his role as he was unsuccessful in his duties. The Queen swiftly replaced him and he was sent back to the United Kingdom, before rejoining the military.
Our other street this week is Syndenham Lane. Challinor says this particular namesake was also Lieutenant Governor, but he had a more successful run in the role.
Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham is held in high regard for his role, and if you travel through Central Ontario, you will find a lot of things named after the man. That includes the city of Owen Sound once being known as Sydenham, being established along the Sydenham Rivers.
If you’re looking to understand how Milton’s streets are named, you should check out the book written by Challinor and Dills. Published by the Milton Historical Society back in 2007, it sold out in about six weeks and has since been long out of print. That said, according to Challinor, you can still find a copy at the Milton Public Library. With nearly 15-years having passed since the initial publication, and the extensive town growth in that time, an updated book is likely to come.
You can also take a walk with the late Jim Dills down Milton’s Main Street in 2002.
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