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Oldest Buildings in Toronto
Toronto fans of historic buildings, this tract is for you! Have you ever attempted to find, and then personally view, some of the oldest buildings in our town? It might be a breeze. While Toronto sometimes appears like a super-modern town, Toronto old buildings are not so difficult to find here. Even though their age is nowhere near that of the oldest buildings in the world, they're worth a visit.
Fort York
250 Fort York Blvd
The settlement of modern Toronto commenced in 1793, when Fort York was built. The plan of the Lieutenant Governor, John Graves Simcoe, who moved the capital to Toronto, was to form a naval base here to control Lake Ontario. In a prior article, I had discussed the Battle of York reached its pinnacle at Fort York in 1813.
The site was used for military purposes till it was opened as a museum in 1934. The fort is open all year, and you will find the biggest collection of original War of 1812 buildings there. The high number of visitors proves this place is certainly worth seeing for yourself. You can find out more about the history of Toronto by trying for one of the education schemes the fort offers.
Scadding Cabin
200 Princes ' Boulevard
in 1794 for John Scadding, clerk to Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. This one-room cabin was "constructed of squared, white pine logs with dovetailed corners" and it's furnished as a typical settler's first house, with artefacts dating from the 1790s to the 1850s.
In 1879, the cabin was moved from its original location on the east bank of the Don Stream to Exhibition Place and was encircled by split rail fence and a recreation of a nineteenth-century garden. Nowadays , the cabin willingly welcomes visitors. Admission is free and the volunteers, dressed in period costumes, the York Forerunners, will explain the history behind this cabin. They are ready to make your visit as enjoyable and educational as possible.
Ousterhout Log Cabin
Guildwood Park
The oldest house in Scarborough was built in 1795 by Augustus Jones. In 1805, William Outsterhout received the 1st grant land from King George III. The cabin, found in Guildwood Park, is currently owned by the City, meaning it's not likely to go on sale in the near future. It is easy to find nonetheless , if you're interested to see what one of the first houses in Toronto looks like.
Fort York
250 Fort York Blvd
The settlement of modern Toronto commenced in 1793, when Fort York was built. The plan of the Lieutenant Governor, John Graves Simcoe, who moved the capital to Toronto, was to form a naval base here to control Lake Ontario. In a prior article, I had discussed the Battle of York reached its pinnacle at Fort York in 1813.
The site was used for military purposes till it was opened as a museum in 1934. The fort is open all year, and you will find the biggest collection of original War of 1812 buildings there. The high number of visitors proves this place is certainly worth seeing for yourself. You can find out more about the history of Toronto by trying for one of the education schemes the fort offers.
Scadding Cabin
200 Princes ' Boulevard
in 1794 for John Scadding, clerk to Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. This one-room cabin was "constructed of squared, white pine logs with dovetailed corners" and it's furnished as a typical settler's first house, with artefacts dating from the 1790s to the 1850s.
In 1879, the cabin was moved from its original location on the east bank of the Don Stream to Exhibition Place and was encircled by split rail fence and a recreation of a nineteenth-century garden. Nowadays , the cabin willingly welcomes visitors. Admission is free and the volunteers, dressed in period costumes, the York Forerunners, will explain the history behind this cabin. They are ready to make your visit as enjoyable and educational as possible.
Ousterhout Log Cabin
Guildwood Park
The oldest house in Scarborough was built in 1795 by Augustus Jones. In 1805, William Outsterhout received the 1st grant land from King George III. The cabin, found in Guildwood Park, is currently owned by the City, meaning it's not likely to go on sale in the near future. It is easy to find nonetheless , if you're interested to see what one of the first houses in Toronto looks like.