Ontario College of Pharmacy Commemorative plaque, 1981.
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Resource ID
6095
Access
Open
Address
44 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5B 1W7
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1981
Description
On this site, 3 February 1887, the Ontario College of Pharmacy opened its first permanent building, which was also the first school of pharmacy erected in Canada, parts of which still stand. It served as a teaching and administrative centre for the profession in Ontario until 1963. Established by provincial act in 1871, the College exerted significant influence upon the development of pharmacy in Canada far beyond the borders of the province.
Historical Themes
Education, Health Care
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899
Caption
Ontario College of Pharmacy Commemorative plaque, 1981.
Marker lat / long: 43.659749, -79.37945 (WGS84)
