Photograph of James Franceschini at his desk in his office, Toronto, ON, date unknown - solo in inglese

Black and white photograph of James Franceschini at his desk in his office, Toronto, ON, date unknown.

In 1912, Franceschini founded Dufferin Construction and became well known nationally. As the company became increasingly more successful, Franceschini was able to move into the construction of highways, provincial roads, rail lines and suburbs. Within three years – at the age of 25 – Franceschini became a millionaire.

On June 10, 1940, he was arrested and interned as a threat to the Canadian state.