CNE - Shrine Peace Memorial - Toronto, Canada
N 43° 37.838 W 079° 25.332
17T E 627281 N 4832058
An impressive peace shrine on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition.
Waymark Code: WM532P
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 23
From the plaque in front of the structure:
This large shrine was presented to the people of Canada by Imperial Potentate, Noble Leo V. Youngworth on befalh of the 600,000 members of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to commemorate the peaceful relationships existing for over a century between Canada and the United States. This gift was received by Noble the Honorable George S. Henry, Potentate of Rameses Shrine Temple, Toronto, representing the citizens of Canada. On August 20, 1958 the surrounding garden and fountain, created by the Toronto Parks Department, was officially opened and the Memorial was re-dedicated to the cause of peace by Noble the Right Honourable John. C. Diefenbaker, P.C., Prime Minister of Canada
Text on Monument/Memorial Sign or Plaque:
Base of the sculpture:
ERECTED AND DEDICATED
TO THE CAUSE OF
UNIVERSAL PEACE
BY THE ANCIENT ARABIC
ORDER OF THE NOBLES OF
THE MYSTIC SHRINE
FOR NORTH AMERICA
JUNE 12 1930
Curved wall behind the sculpture
PEACE BE ON YOU - ON YOU BE THE PEACE
Website about the Peace Monument/Memorial: Not listed
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