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A painting shows the Church of St. George the Martyr on the left, as well as a couple of smalle ...
St. George's Church, Toronto
A painting shows the Church of St. George the Martyr on the left, as well as a couple of smaller buildings in the foreground. On the left, a two-storey building appears (the Lord Nelson Inn). The sidewalks are wooden, and the road is dirt.

St. George's Church, Toronto

DateJuly 1851
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St. George's Church, Toronto. The Church of St. George the Martyr, on John Street north of Queen, was opened in 1845, when the growing population warranted the founding of a third Anglican congregation. Looking north up John St., from Queen St. W., showing Lord Nelson Inn at left.
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Dimensions201 x 267 mm
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ProvenanceGift of J. Ross Robertson
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberPICTURES-R-403
Country:Canada
Building, monument or park:Church of St. George the Martyr (Toronto, Ont.)
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:Queen Street West
Neighbourhood:Kensington-Grange
North-south street:John Street
Province or state:Ontario