The Beach Hebrew Institute Commemorative plaque, 1982.
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Resource ID
6101
Access
Open
Address
109 Kenilworth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4L 3S4
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1982
Historical Themes
Program Category
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
Caption
The Beach Hebrew Institute Commemorative plaque, 1982.
Description
In 1920 the Beach Hebrew Institute was established in this building. It was formerly the Kenilworth Avenue Baptist Church, built in 1895 and occupied until 1909. Later, for nine years, it was a local community centre known as Kenilworth Hall. Several years after it was acquired for a synagogue, the facade was altered under the supervision of architect W.G. Hunt to resemble more traditional "shtibel" architectural style of small European communities, and the arched windows, parapet and entrance were added. This historic place of worship is an important part of the Beach community.
Marker lat / long: 43.669326, -79.301634 (WGS84)