House, birthplace of Prime Minister Lester B
Date190-?
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Lot 21, Con. 1 West. Yonge St - 5642. This is the birthplace of Lester B. Pearson near Hendon and Yonge Street. It is the Newtonbrook Wesleyan Methodist Church manse, 5642 Yonge Street, where Edwin Arthur Pearson lived when he was minister in Newtonbrook in the 1890's. Reverend Pearson also administered to his flock at Downsview and Oriole. Approximate date - 1906-1910. Demolished about 1951 for North York Chevrolet showroom.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Newtonbrook
North-south street:Yonge Street
Province or state:Ontario
Medium
Dimensions60 x 61 mm
Extent
- 60 x 61 mm
Language
ProvenanceToronto Public Library. North York Central Library. Canadiana Department. Gift of North York Historical Society.
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberNYHS00389
1900 circa
1900 circa
5/20/1956