todmorden mills
City of Consolation
Archaeology in Toronto
Michael Redhill's novel Consolation, a tale of Toronto told in two centuries, was the starting point for a group of presentations by local archaeologists at the Society for Historical Archaeology annual meeting in Toronto earlier this month. David Robertson of Archaeological Services, Inc., was inspired by this book to herd these cats into a morning's exploration of Toronto's past through their presentations.
The pace and scope of archaeological investigation of this city has increased since the Archaeological Master Plan was introduced in 2005 and digs have been going on all over the city. The presenters gave us some insight into the following places:
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Todmorden Mills, just minutes from downtown, set in the scenic Don River Valley, is a beautiful greenspace that includes historic homes, a brewery, paper mill and the relocated Don train station. Set in 9.2 hectares of Don Valley green space, this space is wonderful for tented special events on the grounds or receptions in our newly renovated historic paper mill.
Capacity: Grounds - 100-120 under a tent
(tent would need to be rented separately)
Paper mill 80 seated dinner
100 theatre style
100 stand up cocktails
Todmorden Mills is open to any catering company. We do not levy a corkage fee, but the client is responsible for obtaining a Special Occasion Permit if alcohol is being served. Liability insurance is also required. There is free parking on site.
Location:
67 Pottery Road, east of the Bayview Ave Extension, just west of Broadview Avenue
Todmorden Mills
Located in the Don River valley, this unique industrial settlement was one of the first areas to be settled in Toronto. A grist mill was constructed by Isaiah and Aaron Skinner at this location in 1796. A year later, a saw mill was constructed to ensure a steady supply of lumber for the growing Town of York. A brewery was in operation between 1821 and 1847. Today, the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum tells the story of early industry in the City of Toronto.