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Senator Frank O'Connor House

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Courtersy of Toronto Catholic District School Board

Courtesy of Kearns Mancini Architects

Courtesy of the Globe and Mail

Courtesy of Colin McConell, Toronto Star

Historical photo, courtesy of the Globe and Mail

Courtesy of Kearns Mancini Architects

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

Senator Frank O'Connor House
5 Avonwick Gate
Toronto
Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills

First Owner:

Frank O´Connor

First Occupant:

Frank O´connor

Year Completed:

1933

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Alternate Name:

60 Rowena Drive

Notes:

Significant because of connection to Frank O´Connor, founder of Laura Secord Candy shops. Was also appointed to the Canadian senate in 1935. U-shaped plan. Symmetrical organization of doors and windows, Classical detailing. Brick and stone with wood trim. The O´Connor Buildings, which include the estate, coach house, and shed, were given to the Toronto Catholic District School Board in 2000. In the fall of 2010, rehabilitation and renovation work began, to repair the deterioration that had occurred in the buildings. The Estate is now used for various community organizations and as a teaching space.

Status:

Completed

Map:

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - Kearns Mancini <-- More buildings by this architect.
General contractor - Pre-Eng Contracting Limited

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Detached house

Current Use:

Educational

Former Use:

Residential

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act

Main Style:

Georgian Revival <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

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5 Avonwick Gate â€“ Repeal of a Designating By-law and Demolition of Structures on a Property Designated Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act - Reasons for Designation
Author - the City of Toronto
Date - March 31, 2009
Notes - Information about the part IV heritage designation of 5 Avonwick Gate (Senator Frank O'Connor House).
Document - 5 Avonwick Gate â€“ Repeal of a Designating By-law and Demolition of Structures on a Property Designated Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act - Reasons for Designation
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Heritage Property Detail: 5 Avonwick Gate
Author - the City of Toronto
Date - 2016
Notes - City of Toronto heritage inventory entry for 5 Avonwick Gate
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North York high school celebrates its history with restoration of O'Connor Estate
Author - Fannie Sunshine - InsideToronto.com
Date - April 13, 2016
Notes - News article describing the journey and progression of the O'Connor estate from home to TCDSB building.
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