Toronto's Historical Plaques
Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
St. Andrew's Church (Simcoe Street)
An Ontario Heritage Foundation plaque in front of this church at 73 Simcoe Street, with what looks like a large flower just under the peak of the roof, has this to say:
St. Andrew's was begun in 1874 to serve a Church of Scotland congregation organized in 1830. An outstanding example of Romanesque Revival architecture, this massive church was designed by William Storm (1826-92), a noted Toronto architect. The style was associated with medieval architecture in Scotland, and the distinctively Scottish flank tower turrets further emphasized this significant connection. Constructed largely of Georgetown sandstone, St. Andrew's was dedicated on February 13, 1876, and later enlarged by the elaborate chancel addition. Under the vigorous leadership of its first minister, the Reverend D.J. Macdonnell (1843-96), an outspoken theologian, St. Andrew's rapidly became one of the most influential Presbyterian churches in Canada, and in 1890 it established St. Andrew's Institute, a pioneer centre for social work in Toronto.
Location Co-ordinates: 43.647353 -79.385716
Photo by Alan L Brown - March 2004
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