Travel Toronto: Liberty Village
| In my quest for cool, less discovered local destinations I came across a particular Toronto neighbourhood that has undergone a huge transformation in recent years. Liberty Village is a former industrial district that came into being during Victorian times and included a variety of large factories near Dufferin Street and King Street West. Victorian history and industrial heritage architecture have long been topics that fascinate me, so on July 27, 2010 I set off to find out more about this area that was completely new to me. I met Francesca Fabry who works for the Liberty Village Business Improvement Area and has excellent knowledge of the entire area. She kindly took me on a guided tour of this unique district. I met her in her office at the Toronto Carpet Factory, a magnificent Victorian-era factory building that is part of an entire complex of industrial buildings that were constructed between 1899 and 1920. Today, Liberty Village has been turned into a centre of creativity that is home to countless design firms and creative businesses such as Adobe Systems and Sirius Radio Canada. These entrepreneurs make their home in an inspiring environment with large windows, high ceilings, exposed beams and brick. As we started our walking tour, Francesca provided me with some historical background of the area. Heavy industrial manufacturers started locating in this area from the late 1880s onwards and some kept operating until the 1980s and early 1990s. Many of the factories ... |
Duration: 00:07:23 Rating:  View: 0From: travelandtransitions Keywords: Travel, Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Liberty Village, King Street, Dufferin Street, Liberty Street, Toronto Carpet Factory, Lamport Stadium, Barrymore Building, Artscape Building, Liberty Market Building, Brazenhead Irish Pub, Mildred's Temple Kitchen, Victo |
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