First World War Memorial
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First World War Memorial

Toronto, Ontario

First World War

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A statue of an angel in honour of St. Paul's Catholic Church parishioners who gave their lives in the First World War was unveiled on June 18, 1921, in the niche beside the church entrance. Archbishop Neil McNeil unveiled and blessed the statue. More than 700 members of the congregation enlisted in the First World War.

The statue was made of Italian Carrara marble and manufactured by McBride in New York. In the angel's lowered left hand is a wreath, while the other hand holds a white cross. The 6 feet high statue and the bronze tablet below it cost $2,335.

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First World War Memorial

83 Power Street
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.6556866
Long. -79.3633424
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