Old Town in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
De La Salle Institute Building
1871
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022
1. De La Salle Institute Building Marker
Designed by Toronto architect Henry Langley, this building was constructed as a boys school operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic teaching order. The Brothers had purchased the former Bank of Upper Canada building to the immediate west in 1870. One year later this central building was completed to provide extra classroom, library and dormitory space. By 1876, the Institute's educational complex had expanded further to include the former Post Office to the immediate east. As the Institute's centre block, this building was originally set apart from its older adjoining neighbours by its Second Empire style, best defined by its mansard roof. Such roofs were later added to the other buildings. The entire complex served educational purposes until 1916. From 1925 to 1956, the United Farmers Co-operative Company used it for offices, cold storage, and a food processing plant. Later abandoned, the three buildings were saved from demolition and restored to use in the early 1980s.
Erected 2008 by Heritage Toronto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bank of Upper Canada Building / L'édifice de la Banque du Haut-Canada (a few steps from this marker); York Post Office / Le Bureau de Poste de York (a few steps from this marker); George Brown College (within shouting distance of this marker); Addition to the Bank of Upper Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Post Office & Bank of Upper Canada Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); 61-75 Jarvis Street (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Daniel Brooke Building (about 150 meters away); Francis Collins (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. De La Salle Institute
Also see . . . De La Salle College.
De La Salle College is an independent, co-educational, Catholic college preparatory institution run by the Institute of the Brothers(Submitted on March 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)of the Christian Schools in Toronto, Ontario. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1851, it offers a rigorous liberal arts education from grades 5 through 12, consistent with its Lasallian traditions and values. In 1871, the school constructed a new building on Duke Street (258 Adelaide St. East today), and the name was changed to De La Salle Institute. The institute purchased the former post office next door (First Toronto Post Office) in 1874. Twenty years later, the school was extended to include secondary education and took over the former Bank of Upper Canada building next door. The name De La Salle Institute was changed to De La Salle College in 1880, when university entrance courses were added to the commercial curriculum. The three-building site still stands at the corner of Adelaide and George Streets as 252–264 Adelaide Street East.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 20222. De La Salle Institute Building Marker(marker is mounted on the front/center staircase of the south facade)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2022
3. De La Salle Institute Building (south/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
