Some of the facilities in the company's industrial complex beside Lake Ontario included the distillery, mills, a boiler house and several warehouses. All in all, the company had more than forty buildings of various sizes and uses in the area. It even had its own wharf, though that has long been demolished. Gooderham and Worts ceased operations in 1990.
In 2003, the revitalized buildings of Gooderham and Worts opened as a pedestrian-only arts, culture and entertainment district. No franchises or chains are allowed by the new owners and the historic buildings now house restaurants and cafes, art galleries, and shops offering unique jewelry, furniture, clothes and home products. Various sculptures can be found in different areas of the district, one of which is Dennis Oppenheim's "Still Dancing." (We call it the egg beater and the funnel. Heehee.)
So glad these beautiful old buildings are being put to good use.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Toronto! What a great surprise... and some beautiful shots of my home city. How long are you in town for?
ReplyDeleteMmmm. Did you find good food down there?
ReplyDeletej'aime beaucoup la derniere photo qui est vraiment surprenante avec cette immense oeuvre
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and interesting informations. Good to hear about the old buildings' usage.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is obviousli the giant alembic! This is a very good examle on how to revuitalize an abandoned industrial plant.
ReplyDeleteWhat are you doing visiting a distillery, Hilda? :D I'm sure you found it very interesting.
ReplyDeleteSorry for my absence - as I was back home in Manila for two weeks.
Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again. Have a great start to your week!
I clicked through to Manila and landed in Quebec. It is a small world! Looks like you are having a great time and seeing a lot!
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Super! That second shot is breathtaking, I love the angle and those windows!Fantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteLéia :)
any brick structure is great structure to me. they even look good as ruins.
ReplyDeleteYou know so much about Toronto, Hilda! You're like a native :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful old buildings! I'm glad they are finding new life.
ReplyDeleteThe light and shadow on the stone wall is fantastic! You are doing a great job, Hilda, especially for those like me who have never been to Canada.
ReplyDeleteThose darn Canadians know how to do things right! Lovely old buildings put to a very good use and I'm pleased no franchises or chain stores are allowed.
ReplyDeleteThe egg beater and funnel are funny and I like them a lot!
Re your comment on The Villages: Yes, that kind of service is normal. The competition among golf car(t) stores in central Florida is fierce! I had to install new batteries in mine, and the shop drove out here, picked it up, installed the batteries, tested it and then hauled it back out here - no charge, except for the batteries.
Hilda,
ReplyDeleteEstas fotos de Toronto son realmente muy buenas. Los interiores de la catedral espectacular.
Gracias por tu visita.
Un abrazo
You took some great shots, Hilda! You n=make me proud to be Canadian. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother great series.
ReplyDeleteYes, you did read right about my little Woodstock. Thank you for your kind words.
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I took a tour of your wonderful pictures of Canada. You would make a great tour guide, Hilda. You covered a lot of territory on your visit.
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