The Market Gallery presents a special exhibition focussing on the history of Toronto's original neighbourhood. The St. Lawrence Ward: A Pictorial View of Toronto's Oldest Neighbourhood opened on November 14th and has an extended run until April 17, 2010. Maps, photographs and art will provide a pictorial essay illustrating the architecture, economic development and political life of this area.

The history of this neighbourhood dates back to 1793 when land purchased from Aboriginals was settled by the British and named the Town of York. From the original ten blocks including today's Front Street East, King Street East, Jarvis Street, The Esplanade and George Street, the St. Lawrence neighbourhood is today known for its thriving market, cultural attractions and nineteenth century architectural landmarks such as St. Lawrence Hall. Wharfs, railway tracks and muddy streets once claimed this area which later developed into a major industrial area of warehouses by the early twentieth century.

Showcased in this exhibit are early views such as Fish Market, Toronto (1840-42) by William Bartlett, Goad's insurance atlases from the late 1800s documenting buildings, and photographs of King Street East in the 1870s when it was Toronto's main shopping street.

Admission is free. The Market Gallery is located on the second floor of the South St. Lawrence Market, 95 Front Street East. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~On On Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm the Gallery will present Fabled City:  St Lawrence Neighbourhood - Stories with Jazz, featuring storyteller Jim Blake, and musicians Lina Allemano, Rob Clutton and Tim Posgat.

Free Admission - Please RSVP as seating is limited.

For more information and to RSVP:
416-392-7604
marketgallery@toronto.ca