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This building was built in 1891 by the St. George's Society. It currently houses the Arts & Letters Club of Toronto, which leased the building in 1920 and purchased it in 1986. Originally designed by Edwards & Webster and altered circa 1920 by Sproatt & Rolph.
A Toronto Historical Board plaque erected in 1991 reads:
St. George's Hall was built in 1891 by the Benevolent St. George's Society of Toronto, Edwards & Webster, architects. Here the Society carried out its work of aiding British immigrants until 1988. The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, founded in 1908, moved into the building in 1920. At that time a baronial fireplace and choir loft were added to the Great Hall. The Group of Seven met here regularly, as did other leading artists, writers, musicians, theatre people, architects, and supporters of the arts. A formal stage added later became the site of acclaimed annual theatrical revues. The Arts and Letters Club purchased the building in 1986 and carried out further renovations preserving the historic character of the hall.
A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque reads:
Since 1920, St. George's Hall has housed the renowned Arts and Letters Club. Founded in 1908 by a group of men involved in the arts, the Club has been a gathering place for artists and their patrons and has encouraged the organization of new artistic communities. With its long oak tables, timbered ceiling, and baronial fireplace, the Great Hall has provided a congenial setting for stimulating conversation and a venue for pageants, plays, musical evenings, and art exhibits. Filled with artwork and Club memorabilia, this building eloquently reflects the ideals and history of this important Canadian cultural institution.