South African War Memorial (Toronto) facts for kids
The South African War Memorial by Walter Seymour Allward rises above University Avenue
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| Coordinates | 43°39′04.72″N 079°23′12.49″W / 43.6513111°N 79.3868028°W |
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| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Designer | Walter Seymour Allward |
| Type | War memorial |
| Opening date | 1910 |
| Dedicated to | Those who fought in the Boer War |
The South African War Memorial is a special monument in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can find it where University Avenue meets Queen Street West. This memorial was built to remember the brave Canadians who took part in the Boer War.
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Remembering Canadian Soldiers
This memorial was officially ordered in 1910. It was mainly thanks to the efforts of James Mason. The goal was to honor Canada's role in the Boer War. This war happened in South Africa from 1899 to 1902.
What the Memorial Looks Like
The memorial was designed by Walter Seymour Allward. He was a famous Canadian sculptor. It has a tall granite column. At the bottom of the column, there are three bronze figures. Another bronze figure stands at the very top. The whole monument was carefully cleaned and fixed up in 2001.
How We Remembered
For about 20 years after the Boer War, Canadians would gather on February 27. This day was known as "Paardeberg Day." They would meet at memorials like this one. People would say prayers and honor the soldiers who fought.
This tradition continued until the end of the First World War. After that, a new day of remembrance began. It was called Armistice Day, which we now call Remembrance Day. This day is observed every year on November 11. The South African War Memorial was officially shown to the public in 1910 by Sir John French.
Images for kids
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The base of Walter Seymour Allward's South African War Memorial in the winter.
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Unveiling of the memorial in 1908.
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Winged figure holding a golden crown at the top of the obelisk.
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