Item - 2013.TE28.80
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 19, 2013 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE28.80 - Proposed Naming of Laneway Located North of Bloor Street West and Extending East and West Between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Requested the Manager, Land and Property Surveys to investigate and report to Toronto and East York Community Council on the suitability of naming the public lane located north of Bloor Street West and extending east and west between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue as "William Oliphant Lane".
Origin
Summary
A recent request has been made to name a laneway located north of Bloor Street West and extending east and west between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue in honour of two members of the Oliphant family. William Oliphant Sr. and William (Buster) Oliphant Jr. owned and operated “Oliphant’s Academy of Physical Culture” now known as “Oliphant’s Gym”. The gym is located in Seaton Village and will be celebrating its 100th Year Anniversary this November.
Attached is a brief history of both William Oliphant Sr. and William (Buster) Oliphant Jr.
The initiative to have a lane named after “William Oliphant” has the support of the Seaton Village Residents Association and permission has been secured by the Oliphant family to move forward with the proposed name.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-63832.pdf
Attachment - Naming of Laneway Located North of Bloor Street West and Extending East and West Between Manning Avenue and Euclid Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-63833.pdf