B. Napier Simpson, Jr. 1925-1978

Photo by Alan L Brown - May, 2005

Plaque Location

In the Township of Algonquin Highlands in the County of Haliburton
at coordinates N 45 05.240 W 78 41.032
in Maple Lake, 1213 St. Peter's Road, 2 km north of Highway 118.

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Plaque Text

A prominent Ontario architect, Simpson was born and educated in Toronto. After graduating from university in 1951, he established a thriving private practice and soon became involved in public restoration projects. An expert in this field, Simpson undertook commissions throughout the province, playing a significant role in the development of Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto and Century Village near Peterborough. Through his work with various heritage groups and his efforts to preserve individual structures such as St. Peter's Church where he is buried, he helped heighten public awareness of the value of heritage conservation. Widely recognized for his achievements, Simpson was appointed to the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, remaining active in these organizations until his death.

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Posted April 8, 2010 - He was a great man who shall be remembered not only as the finest georgian architect ever, but as a wonderful family man whose faminly continues to thrive because of him. Life eternal! Nice job Nape! Bil Patterson

Posted February 2, 2009 - Wow! I didn't know that Napier Simpson had his very own plaque. He was my great uncle, but he died before I was born. - Courtney Simpson

Posted October 4, 2008 - Many of B. Napier Simpson's architectural drawings of renovations and developments can be found at the Archives of Ontario.

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