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| McArthur and Company Publishing |
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| 322 King Street West, Suite 402, Toronto, ON M5V 1J2 |
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| District: South (former City of Toronto and East York) |
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| Architect and year: |
| Gregg & Gregg, 1904 |
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
Diamond & Myers |
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Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Last admittance to building: 4:30pm |
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Last admittance to building: 4:30pm |
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| When the military hospital in York closed after the War of 1812, a 2 storey red brick building was built on the north west corner of King & John. It became the Toronto General Hospital in 1834, and a teaching hospital for both King's College and Trinity College medical students. During the Cholera Epidemic of 1847 wooden sheds were built to the north and it became a fever hospital, accommodating 798 patients. After the Great Fire of 1904 architects Gregg & Gregg built 322 King St W for the Eclipse Whitewear Company. One of the first heavy-industrial buildings constructed in Toronto's downtown core, the floors of 322 King St W were lined with industrial machinery for close to 60 years. In 1969 the building was purchased by the Toronto architectural firm of Diamond & Myers and was converted into commercial offices for architects, graphic designers, dentists and engineers. In 1971 it became the home of the Toronto Sun, with the newsroom on the 4th floor and the composing room on the basement floor. The building was sold to Mirvish enterprises in 1987. 322 King St West is now listed as a heritage property by the Toronto Historical Board and is home to McArthur and Company Publishing. |
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| Event information: |
Go behind the scenes of a real working publisher in downtown Toronto! McArthur and Company is opening its doors on the fourth floor of 322 King Street West in honour of this year's Lit City theme. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet Greg Gatenby, the acclaimed author of "Toronto: A Literary Guide." Gatenby will share tales of Toronto's rich literary scene and pointers on where to go in your own neighbourhood literary walking tour.
Kids activities on-site as well.
A great way to learn about the fascinating history of Canadian literature from a Canadian owned and operated publishing house. |
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| Other information: |
| Elevator access up to the 4th floor. Small flight at the main entrance. |
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| Photography permitted: | Filming permitted: |
| Interior | Yes tripod: | Interior | Yes tripod: |
| Exterior | Yes tripod: | Exterior | Yes tripod: |
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| Getting there: Click here for map. |
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| TTC (nearest station) St, Andrew Bus/streetcar: 504 King car - John St. stop |
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| Visit their web site: www.mcarthur-co.com |
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Accessibility: N/A Washrooms: No Parking: None Food: No
Highlights: Kid-friendly New this year |