Princes' Gate looking west, 1952.Toronto Reference Library, Baldwin Collection.
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Resource ID
6521
Access
Open
Credit Line
Toronto Reference Library, Baldwin Collection.
Date of Creation
1952
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Caption
Princes' Gate looking west, 1952.Toronto Reference Library, Baldwin Collection.
Description
The Princes’ Gates were opened in August 1927 as a new eastern entranceway to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) grounds. Originally intended to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, the Gates were renamed in honour of the 1927 royal visit by H.R.H Edward, the Prince of Wales, and H.R.H. Prince George. Toronto architects and sculptors used Greek and Roman themes throughout the Gates, such as the central statue of Winged Victory, to represent Canadian industry, agriculture, and growth.
Marker lat / long: 43.634902, -79.409524 (WGS84)