ACO Toronto - University of Toronto St. George Campus; The Soldiers' Tower

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

University of Toronto St. George Campus; The Soldiers' Tower
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto
University

Year Completed:

1924

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Alternate Name:

Soldier's Tower; Hart House Tower

Notes:

Completed in 1924, the Soldiers' Tower at the University of Toronto was designed by Sproatt and Rolph to honour students of the University that gave their lives during the First World War. The 628 names are inscribed on a sheltered screen adjacent to the base of the tower, and following the Second World War 557 more names were added to the archway under the tower. The clock and original 23 bells of the carillon were added in 1927, and stained glass windows were added in 1995 and in 2005. The Memorial Room inside the Tower contains artifacts, portraits, and memorial books, and is open to the public several times a week. Remembrance Day services are held at the Soldiers' Tower each year.

This is part of Hart House.

Status:

Completed

Map:

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - Sproatt and Rolph <-- More buildings by this architect.
Architect - ERA Architects Inc. <-- More buildings by this architect.
Bell Foundry - Gillett & Johnston
Stained glass design - The Russell C. Goodman Stained Glass Studio
Stained glass design - Goodman Zissoff Glass Studio

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Tower

Current Use:

Carillon

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act

Main Style:

Gothic Revival <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

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Inventory of Heritage Properties
Author - City of Toronto
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The Globe and Mail
Author - Leah Sandals
Date - November 10, 2007
Page - M5
Notes - Article about war memorials mentions this structure.
Toronto Architecture: A City Guide
Author - Patricia McHugh
Page - 115
Memorial 35091-008 Toronto, ON
Author - Canadian Military Memorials Database; Veterans Affairs Canada
Date - 1995
Notes - Memorial Window; stained glass
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Memorial 35091-006 Toronto, ON
Author - Canadian Military Memorials Database; Veterans Affairs Canada
Notes - Carillon
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The Soldiers' Tower
Author - University of Toronto Alumni
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Soldiers' Tower
Author - ERA Architects
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Soldiers' Tower
Author - The Varsity
Date - 11 November 2013
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Hart House tower, University
Author - Globe and Mail, City of Toronto Archives
Date - ca. 1924
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 1503
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Tower, scene thru arch, soldiers during service
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 5 June 1924
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 2806
Notes - Photograph.
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Soldiers tower and carillon, Hart House
Author - James Victor Salmon; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 1 June 1939
Page - Fonds 1231, Item 1436a
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House
Author - City of Toronto Archives
Date - January 1972
Page - Fonds 124, File 2, Item 132
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House, soldier's tower, looking south.
Author - Toronto Public Library
Date - 192?
Page - X 40-9
Notes - Print.
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Hart House, Soldiers' Tower.
Author - Globe and Mail; Toronto Public Library
Date - 9 August 1923
Page - X 65-74
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House quadrangle
Author - City of Toronto Archives
Date - ca. 1924
Page - Fonds 1244, Item 2533
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Tower, scene thru cloister arch
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 5 June 1924
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 2807
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Tower, soldiers marching thru arch
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 5 June 1924
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 2812
Notes - Photograph.
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Armistice Day, Hart House, Hon Geo. S. Henry, laying wreath
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 11 November 1924
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 4058
Notes - Photograph.
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Toronto Scottish Church Parade, Hart House, lined up
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 3 May 1925
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 5111
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House, soldier's tower.
Author - James Robert Le Touzel; Toronto Public Library
Date - 1926
Page - 973-28
Notes - Etching.
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Hart House, carillon of bells under arch
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 14 September 1927
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 11637
Notes - Photograph.
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Varsity centenary, academic procession through Hart House Tower arch
Author - Globe and Mail; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 6 October 1927
Page - Fonds 1266, Item 11811
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House, soldiers tower
Author - Owen Staples; Toronto Public Library
Date - 1930
Page - E 3-35l Cab IV (Staples)
Notes - Etching.
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Hart House.
Author - attributed to Charles A. Williams; Toronto Public Library
Date - 1930
Page - 964-6-91
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Quadrangle
Author - James Victor Salmon; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 1 June 1939
Page - Fonds 1231, Item 1436b
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Tower carillon
Author - James Victor Salmon; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 1 June 1939
Page - Fonds 1231, Item 1436d
Notes - Photograph.
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Hart House Tower carillon
Author - James Victor Salmon; City of Toronto Archives
Date - 1 June 1939
Page - Fonds 1231, Item 1436e
Notes - Photograph.
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