Saint Luke's United Church Centennial 1887-1987 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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N 43° 39.775 W 079° 22.370
17T E 631193 N 4835721
This plaque is located at the St. Luke's United Church at the corner of Calton Street and Sherbourne Street in Toronto.
Waymark Code: WM8W3M
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Saint Luke's United Church Centennial 1887-1987

This church was known as Sherbourne Street Methodist when it opened for worship 5 June 1887. Designed by architects Langley and Burke, it replaced a smaller house of worship built here in 1871. The handsome stonework and fine stained glass are of special note. Memorial windows bear the names of Sir Joseph Flavelle, Sir Albert Kemp, H.H. Fudger and Richard Brown, who along with many other prominent Toronto businessmen were active members of the congregation. Their philanthropy and participation in social programs began a community minded tradition that has continued through the years. In 1959, Sherbourne and Carlton United joined to form Saint Luke's United Church.

From: Wikipedia

St. Luke's United Church

St. Luke's United Church is located at 353 Sherbourne Street (on the southeast corner of Carlton and Sherbourne Streets) in Toronto. Originally built across the street from the old site of Toronto General Hospital, it is now across from Allan Gardens. The building was originally home to Sherbourne Street Methodist Church, later Sherbourne United. It merged with Carlton Street United in 1959 to create St. Luke's. Sherbourne was founded in 1872, while Carlton originated in 1832.

The building is used by a number of other congregations including:

Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church Sheep Flock Korean Presbyterian Church Abasaruzi Missionary Church Offices

Group that erected the marker: Toronto Historical Board, 1987

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
353 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M5A 2S3


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