Mayor Lawrence Feick cast the deciding vote that led to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival

This street was named in honour of Mayor Lawrence Feick, who was born in Stratford and lived, worked and served the citizens of Stratford until his death in 1979 at the age of 87.

He is best remembered for his public service as a councillor for 24 years, during which time he chaired every committee, and as mayor in 1952-1953. In 1953, as mayor, he cast the deciding vote to approve the city’s financial support for the dream that became the Stratford Shakespearean Festival.

He was also associated with the Stratford Athletic Association, and was president of the city baseball league, the Stratford softball league, and the........

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