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St. Lawrence Hall

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BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

St. Lawrence Hall
157 King Street East
Toronto
Downtown Yonge East

Year Completed:

1850

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Notes:

This building was restored in 1967 as one of Toronto´s Centennial projects. Architect Eric Arthur was one of those who lobbied for the restoration. This property’s contribution lies in the structure’s age (1851); its historic and ongoing function as a public hall since the building’s construction; its historic association with architect William Thomas; its designation as a National Historic Site of Canada; and its location on the original Market Reserve of the Town of York.

Status:

Completed

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Companies:

The following companies are associated with this building

Architect - William Thomas <-- More buildings by this architect.

BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Low-rise

Current Use:

Commercial

Heritage Status:

National Historic Site

Heritage Conservation District:

St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District

Main Style:

Renaissance Revival <-- More buildings in this style.

Sources:

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A History of Canadian Architecture
Author - Harold Kalman
Page - 664-665
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Inventory of Heritage Properties
Author - City of Toronto
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Toronto Architecture: A City Guide
Author - Patricia McHugh
Page - 27-28
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
Author - Fournier Gersovitz Moss Drolet and Associates Architects (FGMDA)
Date - 2015
Page - Appendix C: Schedule of Properties
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Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950
Author - Robert G. Hill
Notes - William Thomas entry.
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St. Lawrence Hall
Author - Alan L. Brown, Toronto's Historical Plaques
Date - September 2006
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St. Lawrence Hall National Historic Site of Canada
Author - Canada's Historic Places
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St. Lawrence Hall National Historic Site of Canada
Author - Parks Canada
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