Cabbagetown walk with a medical twist
Natalia Dankovtseva
We will discuss the history of Cabbagetown and how it was related to different medical issues from epidemics to the ecological/environmental problems affecting it. What is the medical reason why the post-war generation did not like Victorian architecture. We will see the place where the Toronto General Hospital used to stand and we will look at one of the first social housing projects in Toronto. Along the walk we will talk extensively regarding the architecture and people of that make up the charming and lovely neighbourhood of Cabbagetown.
Walk Start:
Cabbagetown, NE corner of of Parliament and Carlton street
Cabbagetown, Winchester and Sumach st
Walk End:
Date:
Start Time:
Sunday, May 4
10:30:00 AM
Duration:
1:20:00
Language:
English
Theme:
Architecture and Urban Planning, History and Places, People and Communities
Accessibility:
Uneven terrain, Busy sidewalks, Walk leader will use audio amplification
Attendees Identify You:
I will be waiting at the North East corner of Parliament and Carlton street