Parkdale Curling Club/Masaryk Memorial Institute, Historical Plaque
Resource ID
6261
Access
Open
Address
220 Cowan Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2N6
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Historical Themes
Architectural Heritage, Sports History
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899
Caption
Parkdale Curling Club/Masaryk Memorial Institute, Historical Plaque
Description
The Parkdale Curling Club designed by Architects Darling and Pearson was built in 1898. Its unique classically influenced symmetrical facade masks one of the earliest exposed double hinged steel trusses in the country. In 1907 it became the Pavlova Roller Rink and later was one of the most popular dance halls in the City. "The Pav" as it was affectionately known was at one time operated as a tennis club and later purchased by Masaryk Memorial Institute. It was renamed in honour of Czechoslovakia's first president and operated as a culture centre for many years until in 1979 when the City of Toronto purchased the property for use as a community centre. Rehabilitation was funded with the assistance of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.
Marker lat / long: 43.640749, -79.432836 (WGS84)