Toronto St Lawrence Market North | 25.3m | 5s | City of Toronto | Rogers Stirk Harbour
Johnny Au
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Turns out that the PokéStop was demolished as well (actually removed from the Niantic database).
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
November 18, 2016
Market Gallery exhibit highlights history and archeology of North St. Lawrence Market
The City of Toronto's Market Gallery is showcasing the history and ongoing archeology of North America's longest continually running food market in a new exhibit called "Unearthing Toronto's Oldest Marketplace: The Archaeology of the North St. Lawrence Market," running from November 19 to March 18.
"Through this exhibit, audiences will be able to explore the market’s past and see what’s in store for the future," said Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
The now-demolished North St. Lawrence Market is about to be rebuilt. As the associated archeological dig continues through the fall and winter, new information will be added to the exhibit to show visitors how the historical understanding of the market can change as new findings come to light.
The exhibit uses archeological finds from the site in conjunction with video, historical maps, art works, photographs and artifacts to help tell the story of one of Toronto's most enduring public spaces. Guests will also have a chance to see renderings of the new North St. Lawrence Market building, with construction scheduled to begin next year.
"The iconic St. Lawrence Market has been integral to the city as it has evolved over the last two centuries. This Market Gallery's exhibition will give us a better appreciation of how the city has changed over that time," said Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale).
There is evidence of a food market having existed at the northwest corner of Front and Jarvis Streets since 1803. Since the market's establishment, there have been six different market buildings at the location and it is believed archeological remains of many of them may still be found below ground. Preliminary archeological work has revealed numerous 19th-century archeological features and specimens, some dating back to the 1830s.
The Market Gallery, one of 10 historic sites operated by the City of Toronto, presents exhibitions dedicated to Toronto’s art, culture and history and offers educational programs for school groups and adults. The gallery is located on the second floor of the South St. Lawrence Market, 95 Front St. E. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/marketgallery.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/2g3X2bt
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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News Release
November 18, 2016
Market Gallery exhibit highlights history and archeology of North St. Lawrence Market
The City of Toronto's Market Gallery is showcasing the history and ongoing archeology of North America's longest continually running food market in a new exhibit called "Unearthing Toronto's Oldest Marketplace: The Archaeology of the North St. Lawrence Market," running from November 19 to March 18.
"Through this exhibit, audiences will be able to explore the market’s past and see what’s in store for the future," said Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
The now-demolished North St. Lawrence Market is about to be rebuilt. As the associated archeological dig continues through the fall and winter, new information will be added to the exhibit to show visitors how the historical understanding of the market can change as new findings come to light.
The exhibit uses archeological finds from the site in conjunction with video, historical maps, art works, photographs and artifacts to help tell the story of one of Toronto's most enduring public spaces. Guests will also have a chance to see renderings of the new North St. Lawrence Market building, with construction scheduled to begin next year.
"The iconic St. Lawrence Market has been integral to the city as it has evolved over the last two centuries. This Market Gallery's exhibition will give us a better appreciation of how the city has changed over that time," said Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale).
There is evidence of a food market having existed at the northwest corner of Front and Jarvis Streets since 1803. Since the market's establishment, there have been six different market buildings at the location and it is believed archeological remains of many of them may still be found below ground. Preliminary archeological work has revealed numerous 19th-century archeological features and specimens, some dating back to the 1830s.
The Market Gallery, one of 10 historic sites operated by the City of Toronto, presents exhibitions dedicated to Toronto’s art, culture and history and offers educational programs for school groups and adults. The gallery is located on the second floor of the South St. Lawrence Market, 95 Front St. E. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/marketgallery.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/2g3X2bt
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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I note they have exposed a small section of what looks like a cobble-stone floor or courtyard and lots of foundation walls. It will be interesting to see if anything more 'interesting' is exposed - maybe the original well?
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Commodity: Construction Services, Construction Services
Description: For General Contractors For Construction of the New Building
Request for Pre-Qualification of General Contractors 3907-16-5090
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This is a Request for For: Pre-qualification For General Contractors For Construction of the New Building, St. Lawrence Market North Building Located at 92 Front Street East, Toronto.
All questions concerning this Pre-Qualification should be directed in writing to Michael Porcarelli at Michael.Porcarelli@toronto.ca or at 416 338-5585.
Issue date: December 22, 2016
at 12:00 Noon
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Buyer: Porcarelli, Michael
Email: mporcar@toronto.ca
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Non-refundable document fee: $50.00 + 6.50 HST = $56.50
Scope of work:
SCOPE OF WORK
The new 228,080 GSF, five-storey, multipurpose building will house the established Saturday Farmers' Market and Sunday Antique Market on the ground floor, as well as Toronto Court Services’ (TCS) courtrooms and administrative offices on the four (4) upper floors, and a 250-space underground parking garage, extending four (4) levels below grade, operated by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA). The building floor layout is as follow;
New St. Lawrence Market North Building Layout
Below Grade 250 parking spaces operated by TPA
Floor 1 - Market Hall Farmers Market, Commercial Events, Retail Café
Floor 2 - Mezzanine Hospitality Use, Kitchen Incubators, Court Services Administrative Offices, Seniors Centre
Floor 3 Court Services Head Office, Operations and Administrative Offices and Police Services
Floor 4 JP offices, City and Provincial Prosecutions Offices, and 5 TCS courtrooms
Floor 5 9 TCS Courtrooms
All 5 Storey Central Open Atrium
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Get Time Team in here.
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Does anyone know how long it would take for this building to be built and occupied?/
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They are still talking of starting real excavation in early summer 2017 with completion in 2019. The building is not tall or large so I suppose this is possible but I wouldn't bet on it myself. I expect to see it opening in time for Christmas 2020.
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Just out of curiosity, what is the next step after unearthing all of these archeological findings? Other than documenting their findings, there is not really much that can be preserved, or maintained and/or kept to be shown in the new building is there? So what happens to cobblestone path, or the brick sewer, brick walls etc?
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I assume we will learn more about plans at the meeting/seminar on 11 February (see above) but the City has rules about retaining all artefacts and good photographic evidence of findings like cobblestones and sewers can help us understand the past. Certainly not as exciting as uncovering a buried and undamaged Market but ...