Canadian Military Institute Building 1908 Heritage Property Plaque, 2006
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Resource ID
4852
Access
Open
Address
426 University Avenue
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2006
Historical Themes
Architectural Heritage, Military History, Political History
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1900-1953
Caption
Canadian Military Institute Building 1908 Heritage Property Plaque, 2006
Description
This is one of the few remaining early buildings on University Avenue. Across the street from the Armouries (demolished 1963) it was designed in the Beaux-Arts style for the Canadian Military Institute by Chadwick and Beckett Architects. The facade was originally of brick and stone with second-floor balconies (now closed in). Founded in 1890 the Institute was dedicated to the professional development of citizen Militia Officers responsible for leading the under-funded Militia units that formed the bulk of the Canadian Army. It combined a place of collegiality with library museum and lecture facilities. Granted a Royal" prefix in 1948 its membership now includes serving and retired officers as well as interested civilians. The Royal Canadian Military Institute continues to be one of Canada's leading voices concerned with issues of defence diplomacy and peace.
Marker lat / long: 43.654056, -79.388291 (WGS84)