University District in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2014

1. Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957 Marker

Inscription.
Born in Exeter, Huron County, this renowned archaeologist, teacher and administrator was educated locally and in Toronto. Completing his studies at Victoria College, he received his B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1898 and his M.A. in 1901. While in London, England, he met the famous Egyptologist, Flinders Petrie, and accompanied him to Egypt. His work in various parts of the Mediterranean world inspired him with the idea of establishing an archaeological museum in Ontario. With the aid of the University of Toronto, he worked toward this goal and when the Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology was created in 1912, Currelly became its first director. He retained this post, as well as a professorship in archaeology at the University, until his retirement in 1946.

Erected by Archaeological and Historical Sites Board, Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 43° 40.086′ N, 79° 23.648′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in the University District. Marker is on Queens Park close to Bloor Street West, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Queens Park, Toronto ON M5S 2C7, Canada. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Arthur Parks 1868-1936 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion / Le Bataillon Mackenzie-Papineau (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); William Lyon Mackenzie (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Royal Tour of 1939 / Le Voyage Royal de 1939 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sir Daniel Wilson (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); This Maple Tree (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Ontario Post One (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Hon. John Sandfield Macdonald (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

More about this marker. This marker is located to the right of the original 100 Queens Park entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2014

2. Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957 Marker

Charles Trick Currelly on expedition in Egypt image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Royal Ontario Museum, circa 1904

3. Charles Trick Currelly on expedition in Egypt

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.