Here stands the Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto’s Recursive History plaque. This plaque is a testament to itself. It embodies the concept of recursion. Recursion means a thing defined in terms of itself.
The Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto’s Recursive History was commemorated on October 10 2018. It was created to commemorate its own commemoration. This plaque supports more plaques like itself. Reading this plaque adds to the number of people who have read it. Even now as you listen to my voice this plaque continues to be read.
Heritage Toronto is responsible for over 900 plaques across the city. Their purpose is to educate the public. These plaques highlight important people places and events from Toronto’s past. Heritage Toronto started this initiative in 1969.
Anyone can apply for a Heritage Toronto plaque. The organization encourages applicants to find funding. Heritage Toronto provides expertise in research and writing. They also handle plaque design fabrication and installation. Plaques commemorate people and communities. They also mark events and streetscapes. Plaques tell the stories of how people shaped and changed their world.
The Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto’s Recursive History can be found at 390 Montrose Avenue in Toronto. The plaque itself is black. To understand recursion you must first understand recursion. That is a quote inscribed on this plaque.
The Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto’s Recursive History is quite unique. It’s a plaque about plaques. It brings a meta quality to our understanding of local history. It also encourages more plaques to be made. By reading it you are participating in the very purpose of its existence. The Toronto Recursive History Project of Toronto’s Recursive History is a gift that keeps on giving and keeps on reading.