Sifton

In 1923, Harry Sifton built his first house at 587 Rosedale Avenue in London where it still stands today. His introduction of building several homes at one time on speculation proved popular and from 1940 to 1948 construction grew steadily to 20 homes a year.

Five hundred houses later, he passed the torch to his son, Mowbray.

Under this new leadership, the company began assembling large tracts of land, positioning Sifton Properties for a full scale foray into land development and diversified construction. The company - which once considered a half dozen houses to be a big commitment - was now developing hundreds of housing units on hundreds on acres, building many of the units itself and selling lots to other builders.

Through innovation in design, forms of housing and material usage, Sifton was able to run ahead of the pack. This spirit of innovation remains today, and has enabled Sifton to diversify into office construction and leasing, residential rental accommodation, seniors accommodation and property management.

2008
Sifton Anniversary coverage by the London Free Press

06/13/08: Richmond Woods Seniors Housing Facts Sheet

06/13/08: Richmond Woods Groundbreaking Ceremony News Release

12/10/07: Sifton's Berkshire Village named Best Rental Community in Ontario for Curb Appeal

1949 First London subdivision, Braemar.