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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 43° 40.086′ N, 79° 23.648′ W.
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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: Taddle Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lillian Massey Laboratory of Household Science (within shouting distance of this marker); William Arthur Parks 1868-1936 (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Redeemer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Queen Alexandra Gateway (about 150 meters away); Public Transit in Yorkville
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2014
2. Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957 Marker
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 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 874 times since then and 53 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.
