9999 Main Street, Streetsville, Ontario Constructed in
1926 in memory of local veterans who died during World War I
.
On July 1st, 1926, this monument to Canadian
courage was unveiled in the centre of the Village
of Streetsville. The inspiration of a group of
local veterans, the 17-foot high Cenotaph has been the
centre of many gatherings and ceremonies over the
last 70 years.
Over the years, the Cenotaph and its
foundation had deteriorated, so the City of
Mississauga, assisted by a dedicated community of
donors, undertook the restoration work. Thus, Remembrance Day ceremonies in 1993 began with the unveiling of the restored monument.
Each year, on November 11th, ceremonies are held at this impressive
monument to honour those who gave their lives for
liberty. A detailed account of the planning for,
and building of, the war memorial is recorded in
the booklet, The Streetsville Cenotaph: A
Village Memorial. Copies of the booklet,
published by The Streetsville Historical Society,
are available at the Heritage Mississauga Gift
Shop.
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