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Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival 2017

Spring is almost here!  Though it might not look it if you’ve seen what’s happening outside with all the white stuff everywhere.  A new season means that it’s also time for our Forsythia Festival.  I’ve not taken part in this festival over the past two years but am really looking forward to going back and spending the day with old friends and making new ones. The festival is going to be held on May 7, 2017 from 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM.  I hope you will make some time to come out and see this amazing neighborhood run event.  There …

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What’s New in July: Your Weekly Source of Cabbagetown Business News and Community Updates

Getting Down to Business The Ben Wicks has been an integral part of the Cabbagetown Community for 29-years, and we are all very fortunate to have had such an amazing place for friends to gather. Sadly, Robert McEnirney, proud owner of Ben Wicks and Cabbagetown BIA member, has sold the beloved pub, but we are all thankful for his contributions to the neighbourhood these last few decades. In the same manner as last week, we say goodbye to one while welcoming another. Get ready for The Scullery, opening soon at 200 Carlton Street. Undoubtedly, this bake shop will be a …

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New Ideas, Old Forms: Post-Modern Architecture in Cabbagetown

Cabbagetown is renowned for its diverse architecture, remaining the “largest continuous area of Victorian housing” in the country. Although most homes in the neighbourhood are over a century old, not all heritage properties are from the 1900s. In fact, there are multiple examples of Post-Modern architecture from as late as 1997 in Cabbagetown, sitting with elders in the Metacalfe Heritage Conservation District. The Robert N. Wertheimer House and the J.A. Maclean House are two notable examples of Post-Modern architecture in the community, just as the eclectic rowhouses of auburn, grey, and brown roof-tops on Sumach Street capture the essence of …

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Another Cabbagetown Summer: Neighbourhood Walks and Outdoor Events

Prepare for an incredible Cabbagetown summer, both inside and out, with this wide selection of activities continuing through to September:   Out-and-About Division 51 Safety Walk Sadly, a few days ago two women were held at gun-point in Cabbagetown during a robbery. Although no one was harmed, it goes to show how important safety is in our community. This Tuesday (today) and Wednesday, we urge you to join police officers from Division 51 on a safety walk around the neighbourhood: Gordon Sinclair Lane — On June 25th, residents will explore an area where individuals involved in the drug trade often …

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Arts and Crafts Architecture in Cabbagetown: The Homes of Nasmith and Gifford

In Ontario, Arts and Crafts architecture may be referred to as English Domestic Revival, English Cottage, or Cotswold Cottage. Many other terms may be in common use, reflecting pastoral ideals or country influence on a particular design, but most commonly architects and home owners are familiar with the term Arts and Crafts. In Cabbagetown, among many other old architectural forms, the Arts and Crafts style can be found on two streets in the Cabbagetown South Heritage District: Nasmith Avenue and Gifford Street.    The Arts and Crafts Movement Arts and Crafts originates back to the Industrial Revolution, when a social …

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Cabbagetown Summer Festivals and Activities 2013

What a better way to end the month than with some sizzling summer festivals and events! Cabbagetown, get ready for an eventful few weeks as we accompany neighbouring communities in the following seasonal activities: Canada Day Celebration Our nation’s birthday is right around the corner, which is why Bob Rae, MP and Glen Murray, MPP have joined forces with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood to bring to you the Canada Day Community Picnic at the Toronto Centre. Monday, July 1st from 11:30am to 1:30pm, swing by 95 Front Street East and celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday. Music’s In the Air Cabbagetown Community …

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Something New Amid the Old: Contemporary Architecture in Cabbagetown

The Cabbagetown Northwest Conservation District is abundant with cherished Victorian homes. This neighbourhood’s rich diversity of 19th-century properties coalesce into one distinct identity for Toronto. Architectural styles such as the Bay and Gable, Gothic Revival, Second Empire, Georgian, and Worker’s Cottage are common in this area; however, there are three properties in the heritage district that stand-out from the rest: 29 Aberdeen Avenue, 216 Carlton Street, and 5-7 Millington Street. What’s so special about these homes is that they are examples of contemporary architecture; they mark the turn of the 20th-century in Cabbagetown. Contemporary Architecture Characteristics Defining contemporary architecture is …

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The Homes of Wellesley Cottages

A large portion of the properties on Amelia Street are either influenced by or are strict forms of the worker’s cottage (some times referred to as the working man’s cottage). We’ve reviewed many of these homes before — so it is now time to turn our attention on the comely blue-trimmed, white-walled rowhouses of Wellesley Cottages laneway, located north-east of the Sackville St. and Wellesley St. East crossing. Dating back to 1887, the homes on Wellsey Cottages emit vibes of a small Victorian village, hidden off the main path, both beautiful and undisturbed. Each property is an idealistic example of …

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Surviving History: The Winchester Hotel of Parliament Street

The Winchester Hotel is a three-and-a-half storey red brick structure, adjoined to the equally renowned Winchester Hall, located at the south-east corner of Parliament and Winchester. Sometimes referred to as the Lake View Hotel, architects Kennedy and Holland completed the building’s construction in 1888, contributing a much needed low-rise lodge to the neighbourhood. In 1941, architect Benjamin Swartz altered the hotel’s interior, changing the design to fit the tropes of the Art Moderne style. Today, the Winchester Hotel is still opened for business and stands as a fundamental Second Empire example in Cabbagetown, despite alterations to the interior. Key Characteristics …

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Moving Closer to Summer: Seasonal Cabbagetown Sales and Events

Another month has nearly passed us by — but not without a grand goodbye. For the end of May and beginning of June, numerous businesses community groups have some excellent Cabbagetown sales, events, and promotions planned. Let’s take a look at some of the things to get excited about: Riverdale’s Street Fest and Art Walk Eats and Beats in Riverdale From 1pm to 6pm on Saturday, June 1st, get ready for the annual Riverside street festival. There is sure to be fun for the whole family, including food sampling from local eateries and sundry performances. Participants will receive a “Riverside …

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