First World War Window

Toronto, Ontario
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A window honouring 40 Perth Avenue Methodist Church parishioners who gave their lives in the First World War was unveiled by Mayor Hiltz on September 14, 1924. Located on the south side, it depicted Christ crowning a warrior. symbolizing the reward bestowed in the soldier who gave his life.

In 1925, the congregation united and became Perth Avenue United Church. In 1970, Perth Avenue United Church amalgamated with Davenport Road United Church to form Davenport-Perth United Church in the Davenport building. The building at 243 Perth Avenue has been converted to condos and it is not known what happened to the window.

Inscription

"In loving memory of the men of this congregation who fell in the Great War 1914-1918"

Location
First World War Window

Toronto
Ontario
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