Fort York-Liberty Village in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Ben Dunkelman
1913-1997
Photographed By Dan Fisher, November 25, 2022
1. Ben Dunkelman Marker
Ben Dunkelman was a distinguished military officer, entrepreneur, and president of Tip Top Tailors, the menswear company founded by his father, David. Born and raised in Toronto, Ben Dunkelman fought with the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada regiment during the Second World War, earning a Distinguished Service Order medal for bravery on the battlefield. In 1948, he became a commander in the army fighting for the creation of the State of Israel. He returned to Toronto in 1949 with his wife Yael, whom he had married in Israel; they had six children. After Ben sold Tip Top Tailors in 1967, the couple operated, among other ventures, the Dunkelman Art Gallery in Yorkville and the popular Dunkelman's restaurant. In his later years, Dunkelman remained active at the Island Yacht Club, which he co-founded. Dunkelman recounted his early life and war service in his 1976 autobiography, Dual Allegiance.
Erected 2017 by Heritage Toronto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II.
Location. 43° 38.131′ N, 79° 24.197′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Fort York-Liberty Village. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Queen's Wharf Lighthouse (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Well and Well House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Battle of York 1813 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Circular, or Government House, Battery (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Stone Magazine (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Government House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Little Norway (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); North and South Soldiers' Barracks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Photographed By Dan Fisher, November 25, 2022
2. Ben Dunkelman Marker
Photographed By Dan Fisher, November 25, 2022
3. Ben Dunkelman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
