The story behind Avenue Sarah
Avenue Sarah was named in honour of Sarah Maxfield, the mother of the prosperous timber merchant and businessman William Sheppard, who owned Woodfield estate in Sillery. Sheppard also honoured his …
The story behind Rue Richard-Burke
Rue Richard-Burke is named in honour of Richard Burke, who was born in New Ross, Wexford County, Ireland, in about 1834. In 1853 he was working as a stevedore at …
Street views: The story behind the name of Rue de la Terrasse-Stuart
Rue de la Terrasse-Stuart is a short street near Avenue Maguire in Sillery, and is named for George Okill Stuart, Jr., lawyer, politician and judge. Born in Toronto, he was …