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Inside Toronto’s Architectural Treasures
Guest speaker: architectural historian Marta O’Brien

Explore the rich and diverse histories of some of downtown Toronto’s architectural gems and hidden treasures! In this three-part illustrated series, Marta will use archival and current images to discuss Eaton's College Street Store (and The Carlu), St. Anne's Anglican Church and Old City Hall. Join us in person at the Miles Nadal JCC, virtually on Zoom, or register to receive the recordings.

Mondays: June 9, 16 & 23 
1:00-2:30pm
Series: $36; Drop-in: $16  

For registration assistance, please call 416-924-6211 x0 or email help@mnjcc.org.

Join us in person at the Miles Nadal JCC, virtually on Zoom, or register to receive the recordings.  

Eaton's College Street Store  
This grand former department store (now College Park) still dominates its corner site. We'll examine handsome interior elements that have been preserved. The incredible Streamlined Moderne seventh floor was abandoned for over 20 years before reopening after restoration as The Carlu. 
 

St. Anne's Anglican Church  
St. Anne's was designed in the grand Byzantine Revival style – unusual for an Anglican church. The interior was remarkable: it was the only worship space decorated by several members of the Group of Seven and other artists. The striking and colourful paintings depicted figures and scenes from the Bible. Tragically, the entire church was destroyed by fire in June 2024. 

 
"Old" City Hall  
This much‐loved structure has happily survived threats of demolition. Hear its story of birth and redemption while viewing stunning interiors (some hidden from the public). The painted murals and stained glass tell stories of Toronto, and the remarkable Victorian clock still keeps time.  

Marta O'Brien has been an architectural historian for more than 30 years. She earned her architecture degree with honours, and her Master’s degree researching the urban environment. Marta has taught architectural history courses for the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies for 18 years and has received an Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2021, Marta was elected an Honorary Member of the Ontario Association of Architects. Marta has given many lectures at the Miles Nadal JCC over the years, including Toronto Island: A Unique Community; The Annex: Toronto's First Suburb and the series Architecture in our Own Backyard, Exploring Toronto’s East End, and last spring’s Exploring Toronto’s West End. We are delighted to welcome Marta back this June!

Available spots: Available

Price: $36.00 Taxes not included

Tags: Spring

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