Oakham House Commemorative plaque, 1977.
| File information | Options |
Original JPG File1800 × 1200 pixels (2.16 MP) 15.2 cm × 10.2 cm @ 300 PPI 2.1 MB |
Restricted |
Resource ID
6072
Access
Open
Address
63 Gould Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1E9
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1977
Historical Themes
Architectural Heritage, Education
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899
Caption
Oakham House Commemorative plaque, 1977.
Description
This house, built in 1848, was designed by the notable architect William Thomas who lived and worked here until his death in 1860. Its Early Gothic Revival detailing includes heads, crests and finials. John McGee, surveyor, and his family lived here until 1892. It was enlarged in 1899 and became "The Home for Working Boys". In 1960 the building was acquired by Ryerson Institute of Technology and used as a student residence. Through substantial student support, it now provides recreational facilities for Ryerson Polytechnical Institute.
Marker lat / long: 43.658164, -79.3779 (WGS84)