We had a fantastic Riverside Architecture Walk on July 28th! A big thanks to walk leader, Ron Fletcher (also a local historian, author of Over The Don, and former Riverside BIA Board Chair), and a fabulous group of engaged walkers who explored the changing dynamics of Riverside.
Highlights of the walk included The Broadview Hotel, Riverside Bridge, The Opera House, De Grassi Street and many more!
This guided tour was part of Riverside Walks, a series of free local walking tours throughout the spring, summer and fall (May-October). Big thanks to 2018 Walks Sponsor Team Sheppard Re/MAX Hallmark. Check out more upcoming Riverside Walks.
Enjoy the memories…
Starting the Walk outside the 650 Queen E with Indigenous mural ‘Tkaranto Past, Tkaranto Present’ acknowledging the land
The Broadview Hotel (Richardsonian Romanesque architecture)
In Joel Weeks Park, talking about the changing of the building landscape in Riverside
Looking at example of Worker’s Cottage
Riverside Pollinator Mural – recognizing the role of natural systems in Riverside among built systems
Ralph Thornton Centre and Queen/Saulter Library Branch – originally Postal Stn G designed by EJ Lennox