Richard Silver

31st Annual Cabbagetown Tour of Homes, September 20th, 2009.

Here is a press release that was sent yesterday about the upcoming “Cabbagetown Tour of Homes”. It was on the very first Tour of Homes that I was introduced to Cabbagetown, bought my first house, became a REALTOR, and the rest is history. I remember thinking “Cabbagetown is like a small town in the middle of a big City and I want to live here”. It was a good thought then…and now!

CABBAGETOWN OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL TOUR OF HOMES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

TORONTO – Once a year, in one of oldest parts of the city, the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes gives curious visitors a chance to look behind the area’s Victorian facades and see how people live in these historic houses today.

In what could be called Toronto’s original diverse neighbourhood – where workers’ cottages, shops and the occasional factory once mixed with grand residences – this year’s Tour of Homes reflects Cabbagetown’s unique roots with an intriguing cross-section of properties.

The Grand Manor: A grand home in every sense, this 8,000 sq. ft, 1881 residence has been lovingly restored by its owners. It is one of the largest homes in the neighbourhood (and one of the few with a pool).

The Victorian Flat:Apartment buildings were a rarity in Cabbagetown. This period flat is notable not only for its novelty, but also for the fact that it’s been visited by the likes of Goldie Hawn and Michael Douglas during the many film shoots that have taken place here.

The Woodland Cottage: Row houses are a common sight in the neighbourhood. This one, however, is an exception – nestled at the foot of a park on the edge of the Don Valley ravine.

The Semi-Attached: Previously two separate semi-detached houses, built in 1882 and home in their time to a piano maker, a minister and a blacksmith, the two were recently combined and made into one house for its newest owners.

The Corner Shop:Originally, Cabbagetown’s residential streets were dotted with shop keepers, from the local chemist and dairy to the butcher. This home shows how a convenience store can be turned into a contemporary residence.

The Painted Lady:Almost every surface of this home’s four stories has been embellished, creating an exciting contemporary tribute to the original Victorian owners’ love of ornament. Visit third floor garden, one of this century’s first living, breathing, eco-green oxygen producing roofs.

Overall, the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes promises a truly unique afternoon experience: part history tour, part interior design show.

Proceeds support the Cabbagetown Preservation Association (CPA) in its efforts to protect the architectural integrity and historic character of the area – an area The New York Times calls “Toronto’s best-preserved Victorian neighbourhood.”

The Cabbagetown Tour of Homes, Sunday, September 20, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets, $30, on sale from August 17, are available through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.ca) or through these outlets: Mi Casa, 238 Carlton St., 416-929-1913; Sheridan Nurseries, 2827 Yonge St., 416-481-6429; St. Jamestown Steak and Chops, 516 Parliament St., 416- 925-7665; Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Assoc., 237 Carleton Street, 416-921-0857.

For tour details and media photo enquiries: For information:
Bruce Prouty, CPA, 416-648-4833  Valerie Fox, CPA, 416-576-4416
reboots@sympatico.ca    fox102@sympatico.ca

To find out more, visit the Cabbagetown Preservation Association at www.cabbagetownpa.ca.

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1. Donna said at September 14th, 2009 at 12:33 pm

   Five ladies are planning to come next Sunday to the house tours. Are there still tickets left??
   Please let me know and where they can be picked up.
   Thanks you for your kind consideration.

2. Richard Silver said at September 14th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

   I am sure there are tickets but check out the web site at http://www.cabbagetownpa.ca for more information.

   Here are the ticket locations below:

   Cabbagetown BIA
   237 Carlton & Parliament 416-921-0857

   Indoors & Out
   2045 Yonge & Lola 416-489-7553

   Jamestown Steak & Chops
   518 Parliament & Winchester 416-925-7665

   Lady Bug Florist
   513 Church & Isabella 416-922-8046

   The Main Course
   1910 Avenue & Brooke 416-787-7742

   Mi Casa
   238 Carlton & Parliament 416-929-1913

   The New Leaf Florist
   577 Church & Wellesley
   416-967-5511

   Sheridan Nurseries
   N. Toronto 2827 Yonge & Lawrence 416-481-6429

   Ticketmaster
   http://www.ticketmaster.ca 416-872-1111

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