Standing at a busy Toronto intersection, a property of national historic important has been screened by imposing red brick walls from the view of passersby for decades. Pedestrians – many of them students at the University of Toronto – have bustled to and from the TTC’s St. George Station largely unaware of the efforts of a private club to preserve this important heritage resource; however, hoarding and equipment visible from the sidewalks have drawn attention recently to a significant restoration project.
Check out the full article featured in the Fall 2018 issue of ACO.

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Cover of ACO Fall Issue

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Originally the George Gooderham House, 135 St. George Street in Toronto has been home to The York Club since 1909. The porte-cochère prior to restoration. Photo The York Club, 2017

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The parapets showing signs of weathering and damage before restoration. Photo Spenser Higgins Architect, 2017

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Careful removal of damaged stonework. Photo The York Club, 2018

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Traditional Cut Stone has been recreating the damaged architectural features, including highly detailed chimney pots. Photo The York Club, 2018

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The porte-cochère restoration will be completed in 2018. Photo The York Club, 2018