K.C., M.L.A.

— 1882 - 1945 —

Thomas Baker McQuesten was born in Hespeler, Ontario June 30, 1882. In 1934 he was appointed Minister of Highways and Public Works for the Province of Ontario and Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission. He served in both positions for ten years.

During his term as chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission, he was instrumental in the building of Oakes Garden Theatre; The construction of the Niagara Parkway from Clifton Hill to the whirlpool; the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture; Mather Park and Mather Arch at Fort Erie.

His deep appreciation of Canadian history and tradition resulted in the restoration of Fort George, historic Fort Erie and the MacKenzie House in Queenston.

His foresight led the Niagara Parks Commission to initiate a movement to build the present Rainbow Bridge, three months before the Upper Steel Arch Bridge was destroyed by ice. As chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission, he oversaw the construction of the Rainbow Bridge, the Rainbow Gardens and the Carillon Tower.

Everyone who enjoys the beauty of the floral gardens within the Niagara parks has reason to thank Thomas B. McQuesten.

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