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Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle
Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted June, 2007
This church at 525 Bloor Street East has this 1982 Toronto Historical Board plaque attached to the building beside the main doors. Here's what it says:
Coordinates: 43.671969 -79.374021 |
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The Anglican parish of St. Simon-the-Apostle was founded in 1883 to serve the expanding Rosedale community. The congregation first worshipped in the chapel of St. James-the-Less, Parliament Street, until this church, by architects Strickland and Symons, was completed in 1887. Five years later it was enlarged to twice its original capacity. The parish hall and first rectory, designed by architect Eden Smith, were built in 1906. St. Simon's church has served as spiritual home to many Torontonians, and its choir of men and boys has long been renowned for its excellence.
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> Posted October 22, 2010
I, along with a number of other choristers, recorded a vinyl LP record here some years back.
> Posted May 15, 2010
I am researching the Garrett Family. I am hoping to connect with living relatives of the Garrett Family below to find out if we are relatives. My email addy is [email protected].
3331-23 Ernest Edwin GARRETT, 33, salesman, widower, Toronto, same, s/o George Albert GARRETT & Emily MOORE, married Sarah Lillian GOSSET, 34, Toronto, same, d/o Richard Martin GOSSET & Sarah BOWEN, witn: Sarah & R. S. GOSSET both of Toronto on June 6, 1923 at St. Simon's Church
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