Oliver E. Crockford
Oliver E. Crockford | |
|---|---|
| 30th Reeve of Scarborough, Ontario | |
| In office 1948–1955 | |
| Preceded by | R.H. Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Gus Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oliver E. Crockford 1893 Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Died | March 28, 1986 (aged 92) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Oliver E. Crockford (1893 – 28 March 1986) was the reeve of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, from 1948 until 1956, and gained the nickname "Mr. Scarborough" during his tenure. He is credited with the industrial development of Scarborough, transforming the rural township into a modern suburb of Toronto by spearheading the creation and development of the "Golden Mile of Industry" (Golden Mile, Toronto) – Canada's first industrial park, resulting in both industrial and residential development of the strip and the surrounding area, and the population of Scarborough doubling in six years.