Financial District in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The First Methodist Church in Toronto
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 2022
1. The First Methodist Church in Toronto Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 43° 38.93′ N, 79° 22.731′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Jordan Street and King Street West, on the left when traveling north on Jordan Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the Canadian Bank of Commerce building, facing Jordan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 King Street West, Toronto ON M5L 2A1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (a few steps from this marker); The Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dominion Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Victoria (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charter Meeting of The Rotary Club of Toronto (about 180 meters away); Toronto-Dominion Centre / Le Centre Toronto-Dominion (about 210 meters away); The King Edward Hotel / L'hôtel King Edward
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1. Toronto’s architectural gems—the Bank of Commerce (CIBC) on King Street.
The site of the bank tower is at the corner of King and Jordon Streets. The bank has occupied this site for many years. However, in the early days of the town of York, the first Methodist Church had been located there. The church was eventually to become Metropolitan United Church at Queen Street East and Church Streets. The plaque is on the Bank of Commerce Building (CIBC) today, and commemorates the historic importance of the site where the skyscraper is located. The plaque is attached to the east facade of the building, on Jordon Street.(Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Metropolitan United Church.
Metropolitan United Church is one of the largest and most prominent churches of the United Church of Canada. It is located at 56 Queen Street East, between Bond and Church streets, in Toronto's Garden District. The congregation, originally singularly Methodist,(Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)was founded in 1818. It was initially housed in a small chapel on King Street West. In 1833, a larger structure was completed on Adelaide Street. It moved to its present location in 1872 when the building was dedicated as the Metropolitan Wesleyan Methodist Church.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 20222. The First Methodist Church in Toronto Marker(marker is near the northeast corner of the Canadian Bank of Commerce building, facing Jordan Street)
3. Metropolitan Methodist Church.
The history of the Wesleyan Methodist congregation dates back to 1818 when it built a modest church in downtown Toronto. This building was replaced in 1831 and again in 1833 with a Georgian-style building that could accommodate 1000 people. As the congregation continued to grow it moved to its present location on Queen Street.(Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 2022
3. Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
