CA-K794Economy & trade
John Kinder Labatt and the London brewery
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John Kinder Labatt, born in Ireland, came to Canada in 1834 and farmed near London, Ontario. In 1847 he bought into Samuel Eccles’ London brewery and in 1854 became its sole owner; under his son and grandson it grew into one of Canada’s largest. He also helped establish London’s early financial institutions and promoted local roads and railways.
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Labatt as described in his designation.
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John Kinder Labatt National Historic Person ↗
Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Importance; plaque text