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| Distillery Historic District - Rack House D |  |
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| 55 Mill St , Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 |
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| District: South (former City of Toronto and East York) |
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| Architect and year: |
| David Roberts Junior, 1890 |
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
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| Open: |
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:45 |
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4:45 |
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| Rack House D (Building 42) is the largest Victorian rack house (barrel storage building) at the Distillery District. Designed by David Roberts Junior and opened in 1890, the six-storey red brick building commands the northeast corner of Mill and Trinity Streets. The exterior is massive and simple, composed of a series of brick piers and recessed brick panels, capped by an arcade in a dropped corbel pattern unique to the buildings on this site. The wood-framed, double-hung windows on the east and west facades bear green-painted galvanized-metal shutters. Entrance is from the southern, Mill Street side. |
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| Event information: |
| Usually off-limits, Rack House D’s interior, with its striking volume and extensive timber racks, is being made available especially for Doors Open. The interior consists of a six-level, heavy-timber rack frame that was capable of storing 15,000 barrels and supports the shallow-pitched roof. There are no interior walls. The central racking system is encircled by perimeter walkways at each level, with additional walkways between the racks. The lack of windows on two walls creates a dim atmosphere. A freight elevator, hand winch, and barrel hoist are among the industrial artifacts in situ. |
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| Other information: |
| Building 42 has stairs with no ramp. Any pictures taken must be with permission. |
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| Photography permitted: | Filming permitted: |
| Interior | No tripod: No | Interior | No tripod: No |
| Exterior | Yes tripod: No | Exterior | Yes tripod: No |
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| Getting there: Click here for map. |
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| TTC (nearest station) Union Station Bus/streetcar: King and Parliament |
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| Visit their web site: (None available) |
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