Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.
St. Andrew's Church (Jarvis Street)
Photos by Alan L Brown - September 2006
A 1978 Toronto Historical Board plaque attached to this church at 383 Jarvis Street has this to say:
Designed by Langley & Burke in Gothic style and built of Credit Valley stone, this church was dedicated 17 March 1878. The Rev. Dr. G. M. Milligan, the first Minister, who served here for over two decades, initiated its construction for his Presbyterian congregation. With St. Andrew's Church (1875) at King and Simcoe Streets, it replaced the original Old St. Andrew's (1831-1878) at Church and Adelaide Streets. In 1951 the building was acquired by Estonian and Latvian Lutherans who arrived here as refugees following the occupation of their homelands on the Baltic Sea during World War II.
Plaque Location Co-ordinates: 43.662198 -79.376435
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Posted February 23, 2010
I was baptized at this church when I was a baby, my parents were married at this church and I was confirmed at this church many moons ago. My parents came from Latvia in the 50's and settled in Toronto. St. Andrew's was my father's church for many years. Has a lot of memories for me, family wise.
Raymond Jansons, Toronto
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