Coronation Gates

Postcard

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Grimsby Historical Society

"Coronation Gates, Grimsby Beach, Ontario"

"Coronation Gates, Grimsby Beach, Ontario"

Name/Title

Coronation Gates

Entry/Object ID

P2000-01-13-37

Description

The Park Road Gates were built in honour of a royal visit that occurred in 1939. The lower pillars are made of beach stone, with wooden pillars on top. On the righthand stone pillar is a plague which reads, " In commemoration of the Visit to Canada of King George and Queen Elizabeth, 1939". The gates were constructed with funds raised by the Grimsby Beach Cottager's Association.

Category

Postcards