Joseph Rowntree (Canadian)
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Joseph Rowntree was pioneer in north Etobicoke village of Thistletown
and established two mills on the banks of the Humber River
. In 1843 he built a sawmill on the east bank of the river. Five years later, he built a grist mill on the west bank. His mills were known as the "Greenholme Mills" and operated until the end of the nineteenth century.
A park in the area was named Rowntree Mills Park in 1969 in honour of Rowntree.
Rowntree is not related to the two people called Joseph Rowntree
of the Rowntree's
chocolate fame.
Thistletown
Thistletown is a culturally diverse neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Thistletown is also a part of the Rexdale community in the northern part of Etobicoke. It consists of the area surrounding the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue in the former City of Etobicoke...
and established two mills on the banks of the Humber River
Humber River (Ontario)
The Humber River is one of two major rivers on either side of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the other being the Don River to the east. It was designated a Canadian Heritage River on September 24, 1999....
. In 1843 he built a sawmill on the east bank of the river. Five years later, he built a grist mill on the west bank. His mills were known as the "Greenholme Mills" and operated until the end of the nineteenth century.
A park in the area was named Rowntree Mills Park in 1969 in honour of Rowntree.
Rowntree is not related to the two people called Joseph Rowntree
Joseph Rowntree
Joseph Rowntree may be:*Joseph Rowntree , English grocer and educational reformer*Joseph Rowntree , son of the above, English chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist...
of the Rowntree's
Rowntree's
Rowntree's was a confectionery business based in York, England. It is now a historic brand owned by Nestlé, used to market a range of fruit gums and pastilles formerly owned by Rowntree's. Following a merger with John Mackintosh & Co., the Company became known as Rowntree Mackintosh, was listed on...
chocolate fame.