CNHS - Charles William Gordon "Ralph Connor" ~ Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
N 49° 52.644 W 097° 09.519
14U E 632295 N 5526625
This Canadian National Historic plaque is dedicated to Charles William Gordon "Ralph Connor". There are two 'Person' plaques now mounted at the left side driveway at 54 West Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WM8YFQ
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 05/31/2010
Views: 4
Ralph Conner House, 54 West Gate was designated as a
CNHS in 2009 and is scheduled to be plaqued in October 2010 (
visit link).
~ English text from the smaller (unusual) marker ~
Charles William Gordon
"Ralph Connor"
Author of "The Man From
Glengarry," "The Sky Pilot" and
other novels of Canadian life.
Born at Indian Lands in
Glengarry, 13th September, 1860
Died in Winnipeg, 31st October, 1937
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Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
~ There's no date on this plaque ~
~ English text from the original larger (normal) marker ~
Charles W. Gordon 1860-1937
Born in Glengarry, Ontario, Gordon became a Presbyterian minister and pastor of St. Steven's Church, Winnipeg (1894 to 1924). Under the pseudonym "Ralph Connor", by which he is best known, he entertained and instructed millions with his novels, many of which deal with the settlement of western Canada, As a churchman and ardent Canadian nationalist he worked for such social causes as temperance and aid to immigrants. His optimism and his advocacy of good Christian citizenship reflected the views of many native-born Canadians in the opening decades of the twentieth century. He died in Winnipeg.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
1948
The signs were originally mounted beside the front door. In 2011, the plaques were move to the driveway at the left side of the property.
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