Toronto's Historical Plaques
Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
St. Michael's Cathedral
At 200 Church Street stands this church, its tall spire dominating the area. On the west side of the church stands an Archaeological and Historic Sites Board plaque which says:
The cornerstone of St. Michael's Cathedral was laid on May 8, 1845, by the Most Reverend Michael Power, first Catholic Bishop of Toronto. Designed by William Thomas, the building is an adaptation of the 14th century English Gothic style. It was consecrated on September 29, 1848. Though the transepts remain unfinished, St. Michael's adheres to the ancient cruciform shape of religious structures. The interior of the cathedral had undergone a number of transformations. The great chancel window, installed in 1858, was executed by Etienne Thevenot, a gifted French artist and was donated by Bishop de Charbonnel. Construction of the tower and spire began in 1867. St. Michael's is the principal church of Canada's largest English-speaking Catholic archdiocese.
Location Co-ordinates: 43.655251 -79.376285
Photo by Alan L Brown - March 2004
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St. Michael's Cathedral Rectory
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