Downtown Yonge East in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Consumers' Gas 150th Anniversary

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 2022

1. Consumers' Gas 150th Anniversary Marker

Inscription.
On March 23, 1998, to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of The Consumers’ Gas Company Ltd., these lamps were unveiled here at 19 Toronto Street, site of the Company’s head office from 1852 to 1976. The Company was first known for its lamplighters who illuminated the gas lamps on the streets of Toronto. Their dedication established the Consumers Gas reputation for service, and commitment to the growth of the communities it serves.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1998.

Location. 43° 39.026′ N, 79° 22.569′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Downtown Yonge East. Marker is on Toronto Street just north of Court Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the old Consumers' Gas Building, just to the left/north of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Toronto Street, Toronto ON M5C 2R1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Consumers' Gas Company Building (here, next to this marker); Excelsior Life Building (within shouting distance of this marker); York's Second Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Toronto Post Office/Le bureau de poste de Toronto (within shouting distance of this marker); Adelaide Street Court House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); York's First Jail (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toronto's Eighth Post Office (about 120 meters away); The King Edward Hotel / L'hôtel King Edward (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

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Also see . . . The Consumers’ Gas Company Ltd.

On October 29, 1847, the company, led by city postmaster Charles Berczy, earned a charter from the City Hall of Toronto to supply the city with light. The charter, which incorporated the company on March 23, 1848, noted 'the great demand for a cheap and effective mode of lighting the streets and places of the said City, as well as the houses and shops.' The nascent Consumers Gas hired a gas engineer, purchased the lighting interests of the Toronto Gas Light and Water Company for £22,000, and contracted a host of machinery from the west coast of Scotland. In 1848, its first year of business, the company served 200 customers. In 1873 the company doubled its plant capacity, building new purifiers, condensers, and coal sheds. Three years
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 2022

2. Consumers' Gas 150th Anniversary Marker
(marker is on left side of front entrance)
later, Consumers erected new headquarters at 17-19 Toronto Street. The five-story structure, designed by architects Grant and Dick, was built by Brown and Love Builders Ltd. By 1887, the company had 9,000 customers.

(Submitted on March 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Consumers' Gas Company Building (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 28, 2022

3. Consumers' Gas Company Building (west/front elevation)

(150th anniversary lamps are on either side of the front entrance)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.