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| Allan Gardens Conservatory |
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| 19 Horticultural Avenue, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2 |
| Telephone: 416-392-7288 |
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| District: South (former City of Toronto and East York) |
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| Architect and year: |
| Robert McCallum, 1910 |
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
Lord and Burnham Company Ltd.
Greenhouse Manufacturer |
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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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152 years ago, George William Allan(1822-1901) offered a 5 acre oval-shaped parcel of land to the Toronto Horticultural Society. This generous act of private sector philanthropy was a legacy for the citizens of Toronto. In 1902 a fire destroyed the original 1878 Pavillion. The new Palm House was designed by City Architect, Robert McCallum and constructed in 1910.
The design suggests a move toward Modernism at the end of the Victorian era. The steel structure guaranteed that it would last considerably longer than any of its wooden predecessors. Plants from the original Palm House were transfered into the New Palm House in 1910. It should be noted that the Palm House is perhaps the 7th oldest structure of its kind in North America. Additions to the Palm House were made by the Lord and Burnham Greenhouse Company in 1924 and 1957. In 2004, the header house of the former Univeristy of Toronto Research Greenhouse was relocated to Allan Gardens. This greenhouse has become the focus of the Children's garden programme. |
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| Event information: |
| Tours of the greenhouses will highlight the history and cultural significance of the site. Also the guides will focus on the importance of plants for food, medicine, building materials and other uses. |
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| Photography permitted: Yes tripod: Yes | Filming permitted: Yes tripod: Yes |
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| Getting there: Click here for map. |
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| TTC (nearest station) College Bus/streetcar: 506 Jarvis |
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| Visit their web site: (None available) |
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Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Highlights: N/A
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