Peace Garden Sundial, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 39.155 W 079° 22.999
17T E 630371 N 4834557
A gift to the City of Toronto
Waymark Code: WM5M1R
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/20/2009
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This sundial was given to the City of Toronto by former Mayor Nathan Phillips. The public square this peace garden occupies is named after Mr. Phillips.
From the City of Toronto website (http://www.toronto.ca/city_hall_tour/peace_garden.htm):
"Former Mayor Nathan Phillips presented the sundial located in the Peace Garden to the citizens of Toronto. It is inscribed with the words, "In appreciation of the opportunity to serve." The sundial, donated to the people of Toronto by former Mayor Nathan Phillips
The sundial, which was installed on Nathan Phillips Square in 1969, was designed by G.R. Johnson (in consultation with City Property Commissioner H.H. Rogers and architect John C. Parkin) and fabricated by F. Caruk, Master Welding Limited."
Sundial Type: Armillary Sphere - series of rings in plane of equator
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