Downtown Yonge East in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Charter Meeting of The Rotary Club of Toronto
to commemorate the Charter Meeting
of The Rotary Club of Toronto held November 28, 1912
in celebration of the Club’s 100th Anniversary
November, 2012
Erected 2012 by The Rotary Club of Toronto.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 1912.
Location. 43° 38.945′ N, 79° 22.589′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Downtown Yonge East. Marker is on Victoria Street just south of King Street East, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, just to the left/north of the King Edward Hotel Victoria Street entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 King Street East, Toronto ON M5C 1E9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The King Edward Hotel / L'hôtel King Edward (within shouting distance of this marker); York's First Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Toronto Post Office/Le bureau de poste de Toronto (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); York's Second Jail (about 120 meters away); The Dominion Bank Building (about 120 meters away); Hotel Victoria (about 120 meters away); Consumers' Gas Company Building (about 150 meters away); Consumers' Gas 150th Anniversary (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Also see . . . The Rotary Club of Toronto.
At over 160 members strong, The Rotary Club of Toronto is one of the largest Clubs in Canada and oldest Rotary clubs in the world. It was organized in 1912 (Club No.55) and has acted as Host club for Rotary International Conventions in 1924, 1942, 1964, 1983, and 2018. Our members develop exciting community service projects that address many critical issues, including: children at risk, poverty and hunger, urban violence, illiteracy, drug abuse, and many more.(Submitted on March 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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