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

C.W. Jefferys 1869-1951

Photo by Alan L Brown - March 2004

Photo Source - Wikipedia

This house, located on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road, is the former residence of artist C.W. Jefferys. An Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board plaque there tell us that:

This house was the residence and studio of one of Canada's leading historical artists. Born in Rochester, England, he came to Toronto about 1880, and first worked as a lithographer's apprentice. He studied art under G.A. Reid and C.M. Manley, and was a pioneer in the painting of distinctive Canadian scenes. Jefferys had an intense interest in history and his reputation rests principally on his accurate and meticulous portrayal of early Canadian life. The best known collection of his historical sketches is "The Picture Gallery of Canadian History". Jefferys was a president of the Ontario Society of Artists and a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

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Charles William Jefferys

Plaque Location Co-ordinates: N 43 44.779 W 79 24.407

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