Beck, Sir Adam National Historic Person
London, Ontario
HSMBC plaque
© Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, 1989
Address :
1250 Dundas Street East, London, Ontario
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1938-05-19
Life Date:
1857 to 1925
Other Name(s):
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Beck, Sir Adam
(Designation Name)
Importance:
Regarded as the father of Ontario Hydro
Plaque(s)
Original plaque dismantled / removed / replaced: Thames Valley District School Board Dundas St. East and Wellington St. (former City Hall), London, Ontario
Existing plaque: Thames Valley District School Board 1250 Dundas Street East, London, Ontario
Born at Baden, Ontario, Beck became a manufacturer in London which he represented in the Legislative Assembly (1902-19 and 1923-25). A member of the provincial cabinet (1905-14 and 1923-25) he presided in 1906 over the enactment of the law establishing the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission. From the creation of the Commission until his death at London he served as its chief administrative officer.