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Toronto General Hospital College Street wing, Gerrard Street elevation
1913
City of Toronto Archives
Fonds 1231, Item 1206

On June 13th 1913, the new Toronto General Hospital on College Street was officially opened.

Originally located on King Street West and John Street, the institution moved to larger premises on Gerrard Street west of the Don River in 1856. By the turn of the twentieth century this building had become outdated and a new location south-west of College Street and University Avenue had been purchased.

Costing $3.5 million, the 670-bed College Street wing was designed by Toronto architects Darling & Pearson. They were also responsible for many of the city's other architectural gems, including the west wing of the Royal Ontario Museum, Summerhill CPR station and the University of Toronto's Convocation Hall.

The hospital remained on this site until 2002. The building is now home to the MaRS Discovery District.

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