ACO Toronto - The ArQuives

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

The ArQuives
34 Isabella Street
Toronto
Church-Wellesley

Owner:

The ArQuives

Year Completed:

1860

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Alternate Name:

Jared Sessions House; Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives

Notes:

This building is home to theArQuives (formerly the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives), the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world, with a focus on Canadian content. Prior to the ArQuives, the building was occupied by the Children's Aid Society of Toronto.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 2002, and was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2007. Interior and exterior upgrades took place before the CLGA officially opened in the building in 2009, including restoration of the front porch and adaptation for barrier-free access. In December 2016, City Council voted to fund renovations to the building that would make it accessible, including adding ramps, an elevator, and larger bathroom spaces.

Status:

Completed

Map:

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - ERA Architects Inc. <-- More buildings by this architect.

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Detached house

Current Use:

Museum

Former Use:

Residential

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act

Main Style:

Italianate <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

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Inventory of Heritage Properties
Author - City of Toronto
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The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, 40 Years Later
Author - Jamie Bradburn
Date - Nov 27 2013
Page - Torontoist
Notes - "...A home on Isabella Street is a repository of information related to Canadian LGBT history..."
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To designate the property at 34 Isabella Street (Jared Sessions House) as being of cultural heritage value or interest.
Author - Toronto Preservation Board
Date - July 2007
Notes - "...authority was granted by Council to designate the property at 34 Isabella Street
(Jared Sessions House) as being of cultural heritage value or interest;..."
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The ArQuives
Notes - Website of The ArQuives: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives
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Toronto's gay archive getting an upgrade
Author - Michael Smee, CBC Toronto
Date - 5 January 2017
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Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
Author - ERA Architects Inc.
Notes - Brief outline of ERA Architects' work on 34 Isabella.
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Inside the Lesbian and Gay Archives
Author - Jodie Shupac, BlogTO
Date - 1 June 2010
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The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Research, and the Public
Author - Donald W. McLeod for Active History
Date - 14 November 2012
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Notice of Intention to Designate
Author - City Clerk, City of Toronto
Date - 7 August 2007
Document - dda338cc54a19bdf29a0719df6e2e90d.pdf
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Notice of Passing of By-Law
Author - City Clerk, City of Toronto
Date - 17 December 2007
Document - 019062b4321a242aa08dfbc61a108d60.pdf
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Intention to Designate, Part IV, Ontario Heritage Act - 21 Properties with Heritage Easement Agreements
Author - Toronto and East York Community Council
Date - 26 June 2007
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21 Properties with Heritage Easement Agreements â€“ Intention to Designate, Part IV, Ontario Heritage Act
Author - City of Toronto
Date - 2 April 2007
Document - 56347b24f7ed59b9a979e065e8ff7145.pdf
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Location Map and Photograph: 34 Isabella Street
Author - City of Toronto
Date - 2 April 2007
Notes - Attachment 5A of the 2 April 2007 staff report ("21 Properties with Heritage Easement Agreements – Intention to Designate, Part IV, Ontario Heritage Act")
Document - f87f867c6fb8bf9cee5692532ca82727.pdf
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Reasons for Designation: 34 Isabella Street
Author - City of Toronto
Date - 2 April 2007
Notes - Attachment 5B of the 2 April 2007 staff report ("21 Properties with Heritage Easement Agreements – Intention to Designate, Part IV, Ontario Heritage Act")
Document - bd19a1ca65ebbf12a0fa4d990a10a16b.pdf
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The ArQuives

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