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Inside Interiors: A 1920s Talk and Tour with Historian Neil Brochu
Explore and experience the interior décor movements that influenced the 20th century
Date: Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Location: Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5
Tickets: $10 per person. Light refreshments will be provided.
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens is currently undergoing an extensive restoration that will highlight the 1920s. On Sunday, February 21, 2010 the City of Toronto and Spadina Museum invite you to immerse yourself in the world of early 20th century design with Inside Interiors, a special event offering guests a taste of the fascinating décor trends of the 1920s and a special glimpse of the restoration currently underway. Participants will experience the historic mansion in a completely unique way, as historian Neil Brochu brings to life the passions and artistic sensibilities that defined the prestigious Austin family.
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The origin of the name "Toronto"
I was recently asked to participate in a conference in which I explored the concept of place as that might relate to the origin of the word Toronto and the carrying place trails. While acknowledging that there continues to be discussion about the origin and meaning of our city's name, it is essential to recognize that a sense of place is about "memory" and that memory tends to narrow through time, especially across centuries and cultures. If the original term used to describe a trail was actually exceedingly expansive in its original intent, what does that mean for how we think about and interpret the trail today?
Toronto's 175th Birthday
An Evening of Stories, Song and Dance
Celebrate Toronto's 175th birthday at elegant St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King Street East.
Featuring Bruce Bell, Richard Fiennes-Clinton, the Fort York Regency Dancers, the Culinary Historians of Ontario, soprano Aleksandra Balaburska and pianist Irene Wong-Montgomery.
During the intermission, the Culinary Historians of Ontario and students of Applied Food History at George Brown College will be serving "175 Years of Cakes".
Tickets are $25 and available at the door. Reservations may be made by calling Toronto's First Post Office at 416.865.1833 or emailing tfpo@total.net.
This is the fifth annual birthday benefit for Toronto's First Post Office, operated by the Town of York Historical Society. This event is sponsored by the St. Lawrence Market Complex.
Architecture of Industry and Finance
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation presents two illustrated lectures and a guided walk
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed the Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods with architectural historian Marta O'Brien.
November 5 and 12 evening lectures take place at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinty Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible.
Tickets are $15 each for the lectures and the walking tour on Sunday, November 16 and $40 for the series.
To reserve, call Linda McLean at 416-863-0010 or email at linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.ca
Architecture of Industry and Finance
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation presents two illustrated lectures and a guided walk
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed Toronto's Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods with architectural historian, Marta O'Brien.
Tickets are $15 each for lectures and guided walk and $40 for the series.
To reserve contact Linda McLean at 416-863-0010 or linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.ca
November 5 and 12 evening lectures take place at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible.
Architecture of Industry and Finance
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation presents two illustrated lectures and a guided walk
Discover how the coming of the railroads changed Toronto's Victorian townscape just as today the redevelopment of the Kings is turning industrial districts into residential neighbourhoods. Two illustrated lectures on Wednesdays, November 5 and 12 take place at the Schoolhouse followed by a guided walk of King Street West on Sunday afternoon, November 16 with Marta O'Brien, architectural historian.
Tickets are $15 each for individual lectures on November 5 and 12 and walking tour on Sunday, November 16 and $40 for the series
To reserve, contact Linda McLean at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse 416-863-0010 or linda.mclean@ontarioheritagetrust.on.ca
Lectures take place at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinty Street, Toronto (King and Parliament). TTC accessible
About Heritage Toronto
Heritage Toronto is a charitable organization and agency of the City that works with the citizens of Toronto to advocate for, preserve, and promote a greater appreciation for our city's rich heritage. Through partnerships with local community groups and volunteers, Heritage Toronto works to heighten awareness of our shared history by providing city-wide programs and services.
Programs include free neighbourhood walking tours, our downloadable iTours program, the annual Heritage Toronto Awards and William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture, a heritage plaques and markers program, participation in Doors Open Toronto and Building Storeys, our photography exhibition.
Heritage Toronto's efforts are supported by the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations. We recognize contributions by either issuing an official income tax receipt for qualifying gifts, or through sponsorship agreements.
Charitable no: 119266609RR0001