Tour participants, A Glimpse of the Ward: Toronto's First Immigrant Neighbourhood, July 10, 2016. Image by Herman Custodio.
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Resource ID
9000
Access
Open
Credit Line
Image by Herman Custodio
Date of Creation
10 July 2016
Keywords
Events, immigrant history, faith and religion
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Herman Custodio
Caption
Tour participants, A Glimpse of the Ward: Toronto's First Immigrant Neighbourhood, July 10, 2016. Image by Herman Custodio.
Description
Tour participants learn about St. John's Ward, considered a dense and morally-depraved neighbourhood by early 20th century reformers, and demolished to make way for New City Hall. A few structures from the time survive including the Church of the Holy Trinity. In 1845, Bishop John Strachan received £5,000 for the building and maintenance of a new Anglican Church, on condition that it be called the “Church of the Holy Trinity,” and that pews be available free of rent forever.