African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation, 23 Soho Street, December 3, 2016.
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Resource ID
7647
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Image by Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
03 December 2016
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Heritage Toronto
Caption
African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation, 23 Soho Street, December 3, 2016.
Description
Participants at the African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation take a closer look at the newly unveiled plaque. Founded by a former slave, AME services began in Toronto in the 1830s, and the congregation was active in social justice campaigns including the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement.
Marker lat / long: 43.650375, -79.393806 (WGS84)