Doors Open (2008-05-24)

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  1. Zoroastrian Temple - Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr

    2. 3590 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 3S6
    This tudor revival style mansion was the residence of famed Canadian author Mazo de la Roche from 1939 to 1945. It has been home to the Zoroastrian Society of Ontario since 1978. Zoroastrianism is a 3700 year old religion, originated in Persia.
  2. The Alter of the St. Paul's Basilica

    3. 83 Power Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3A8
    Patterned on the Italian Renaissance-style, designed by architect Joseph Connolly, built in 1889. Designated as Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999. Beautiful interior restoration was recently completed
  3. Little Trinity Anglican Church

    4. 425 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1L3
    Architect and year: Henry Bower Lane, 1843-44. This is the oldest standing church building in Toronto, a fine example of early Gothic Revival architecture.
  4. Font cover in the St. Paul's Bloor Street Church

    5. 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1C8
    This 800 lb. stone sculture moves on rollers on top a gothic font, designed by the famous architect E.J. Lennox. St. Paul's is the largest Anglican church in Canada and it is full of notable art pieces, this one them. Mor info: www.stpaulsbloor.org
  5. St. Simon-the-Apostle Anglican Church

    6. 525 Bloor Street East , Toronto, ON M4W 1J1
    An Arts-and-Crafts building by architects Strickland and Symons, was constructed in 1887. In 2001 Spencer Higgins Architects created new front (including narthex, courtyard, and steeple), an elevator and ramp to make access easier for those who use the multi-level church facilities, and improved amenities for Saint Simon’s Shelter.

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