Massey Music Hall

Photos by Alan L Brown - July 2007

Near the right hand set of red doors you may be able to spot an oval plaque. It's a 1994 Toronto Historical Board plaque which tells us about this 116 years old (as of 2010) building at 178 Victoria Street. Here's what it says:

The success of Toronto's first music festival in 1886 inspired philanthropist Hart Almerrin Massey to build a "Commodious" auditorium. He hoped it would "cultivate and promote an interest in music education, temperance, industry, good citizenship, patriotism, philanthropy and religion..." Designed by Canadian architect Sidney Rose Badgley, it opened with a three day musical festival beginning on 14 June, 1894. The hall soon gained international renown for its superb acoustics. Many of the world's great musical artists, orators, dancers, lecturers, athletes and explorers have appeared on its stage. Massey Hall has also been used for political assemblies, protest rallies, religious conventions, boxing and wrestling matches and union meetings. Throughout its first century, Massey Hall has fostered the entertainment, education and cultural advancement of the people of Toronto.

Plaque Location Co-ordinates: 43.654180 -79.379155

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