Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.

Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957

Photo by Alan L Brown - May 2010

Photo Source - Wikipedia

After being in storage for 5 years during the ROM's recent reconstruction, this plaque was re-erected in October 2009 in front of the museum's Queen's Park side north of the original entrance. Here's what the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board plaque says:

Born in Exeter, Huron County, this renowned archaeologist, teacher and administrator was educated locally and in Toronto. Completing his studies at Victoria College, he received his B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1898 and his M.A. in 1901. While in London, England, he met the famous Egyptologist, Flinders Petrie, and accompanied him to Egypt. His work in various parts of the Mediterranean world inspired him with the idea of establishing an archaeological museum in Ontario. With the aid of the University of Toronto, he worked toward this goal and when the Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology was created in 1912, Currelly became its first director. He retained this post, as well as a professorship in archaeology at the University, until his retirement in 1946.

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Plaque Location Co-ordinates: N 43 40.095 W 79 23.659

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