Trinity-Bellwoods in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

John Gibson House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 24, 2024

1. John Gibson House Marker

Inscription. Originally founded as St. Hilda’s College, this building later became a retirement residence known as Strachan House. Since 1983, it has been a home for men.

Formerly known as Church of the Good Samaritan, in 1993 it was renamed John Gibson House in honour of its founder, the Rey. John Elias Gibson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.

Location. 43° 38.907′ N, 79° 24.933′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Trinity-Bellwoods. It can be reached from Crawford Street. The marker is in Trinity-Bellwoods Park, approx. 200 metres south of the park entrance from Dundas Street West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M6J 2V5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Hilda’s College (here, next to this marker); The Church of the Good Samaritan (here, next to this marker); Trinity College (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Major-General the Hon. Aeneas Shaw (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rediscovering Garrison Creek (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);

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Memorial Wall Plaques Dedicated to Patient Labourers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Massey-Harris Company (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 24, 2024

2. John Gibson House Marker

To the right of the middle of the doorway

The John Gibson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 24, 2024

3. The John Gibson House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.