Laneway Naming: Henry Box Brown Lane
An application was submitted earlier in 2023 by a resident to name the street located in the rear of #8-44 Bright Street.
The laneway has a proposal submitted to name this public street to Henry Box Brown Lane. Currently, the public street / laneway behind #42 Bright Street, that travels north and south and abuts the rear of #42 Bright Street (where Mr. Brown lived)—is not named.
Mr. Brown is a notable figure that is connected with the Underground Railroad movement. He lived and is buried in Toronto. Most importantly, the rowhouse in which he lived on Bright Street still stands. Commemorating Henry ‘Box’ Brown will preserve and add to the knowledge base of Black History in Toronto.
- Pancheta (Pat) Barnett
- Adam G Wynne
- Coralina Lemos
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Commemorative Rationale Review
Commemorative Naming:
commemorative naming proposals get forwarded to the division of Economic Development and Culture for review of the rationale and background to confirm if they are compliant with the commemorative framework/guiding principles. Once review is complete, staff drafts a report to the next Community Council.
Non-Commemorative Naming:
Non-commemorative naming proposals do not need to be circulated to Economic Development and Culture division. Staff will only need to review and provide a strong rationale of the naming that indicates significance to Toronto, Ontario, or Canada.
If the name clearly indicates relevance to the city, province, or nation and if the rationale is easily digested, it may go on to council approval.
Please review Street Naming Policy to see the technical components that are reviewed.
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