Donated by Colonel G.W. Beecroft, this memorial is dedicated to the memory of the University Avenue Armouries (1897-1963).
University Avenue Armouries Memorial
Toronto, Ontario
Notice:
The National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials is a public, crowd-sourced registry that helps Canadians learn about memorials in their communities. Inclusion in the Inventory does not imply VAC ownership or authority. Responsibility for the care, management, and any changes to a memorial rests with its owning or governing organization.
Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE ARMORIES
1897 - 1963
THESE STONES ARE FROM THE MAIN ARCHED PORTAL OF THIS HISTORIC AND DISTINCTIVE BUILDING. THROUGH THIS PORTAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS - ALMOST ALL VOLUNTEERS - MARCHED TO SERVE THIS COUNTRY. MANY THOUSANDS GAVE THEIR LIVES. THIS EDIFICE WAS DEMOLISHED TO PROVIDE A SITE FOR A COURTHOUSE.
DONATED BY COL. G.W. BEECROFT
Street View
Location
University Avenue Armouries Memorial
University Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
University Avenue Armouries Memorial
University Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.6525007
Long. -79.3871648
Lat. 43.6525007
Long. -79.3871648