A Field Guide to Tactical Heritage Urbanism Volume 1: October 2016 | Page 111
ALLAN GARDENS CONSERVATORY
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Established under the Ontario Heritage
Act by George Allan, the Palm House
(1910) shelters an extensive collection
of botanical gardens becoming one of
Toronto’s tourist attraction. Originally
developed as a garden, frequent reconstruction of the conservatory continued on the historic roots of gathering
people through horticulture and art.
The conservatory includes over 16,
000 square feet of garden grounds supported by various activities and shows
that strengthen cultural diversity and
cohesion, while sharing the cultural
landscape of the gardens. Through increased tourist attendance, the economic and environmental viability in
downtown Toronto is maintained.
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