Alexander Manning


Alexander Henderson Manning was a Canadian contractor, businessman, and the 20th Mayor of Toronto, serving a single term in 1873 and a second in 1885. He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Manning was the last unelected Toronto mayor. Before and between his political office Manning was a contractor, as carpenter and general contractor. Manning worked on various projects in the city and beyond:
Manning was St. Lawrence Ward alderman from 1856-1858 and 1867 to 1873.
Beside politics, Manning served on various corporate boards and associations:
Married twice, Manning died in Toronto in 1903 and buried at St. James Cemetery.
Manning Arcade and Manning Chambers were two office complexes built for and named after Manning.