West Queen West in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Beatrice Lillie Building
Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026
1. The Beatrice Lillie Building Marker
This plaque was unveiled by
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T.
March 14, 1989
The world renowned star of English musical comedy, Beatrice Lillie, was born May 28, 1894 at 68 Dovercourt Road. She was educated at Alexander Muir-Gladstone Public School and Loretto Academy in Toronto.
At age 15 Beatrice moved to England with her family where she hegan a long and successful career on the London stage. In 1920 she married the great grandson on of the 19th century statesman Sir Robert Peel and became Lady Peel.
Beatrice Lillie's irrepressible wit and remarkable talent endeared her to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. She became known as the darling of both Broadway and London stages appearing in more than 40 shows in a career spanning over 50 years.
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1989.
Location. 43° 38.588′ N, 79° 25.406′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in West Queen West. It is at the intersection of Queen Street West and Lisgar Street,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto and on the Golden Horseshoe. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Tom Longboat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); West End Y.M.C.A. (about 120 meters away); Gladstone Hotel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named The Gladstone Hotel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ideal Bread Company Factory (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); King Street West Railway Subway (Underpass) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Muhammad Ali vs. George Chuvalo (approx. half a kilometer away); Colonel James Givins (approx. 0.6
Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026
2. The Beatrice Lillie Building Marker
Also see . . . Bea Lillie (Ed Sullivan Show) - Fairies at the Bottom of My Garden (Youtube, 4:56). (Submitted on November 6, 2026.)
3. Beatrice Lillie in 1917
Wikipedia (public domain)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 2, 2026
4. The Beatrice Lillie Building in 2026
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
