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Architectural Records Collection
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Architectural Records Collection

  • CA OTTCA F1029
  • Collection
  • 1857 - 2008

Architectural records are plans, drawings, blueprints, or other graphic or visual documents used in the
design and construction of buildings, landscapes, or other manmade objects. Architectural records are the
result of a lengthy process of gathering and refining data in order to prepare a design and produce final
construction drawings and plans. Using surveys of the construction site, the architect produces rough
sketches and diagrams of the proposed building. Preliminary drawings are then prepared and revised. The
final construction drawings include minute details about size, scale, structural systems, electrical wiring,
plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems, as well as interior and exterior finishes. The final plans,
prepared by a photochemical process, might be reproduced several times, and might be revised as
construction progresses.
The architectural records in this finding aid are listed chronologically, by series number, name of project,
name of architect/architectural firm, and number of items. They have been arranged chronologically,
according to date of building project. Each project constitutes a records subseries. Each subseries has
been described according to name of building project, name of architect/architectural firm, and date span.
Within each subseries, the records divide themselves into files according to type of drawing, such as
sketches, mechanical plans, or detailed drawings. The architect's original organization and system of
numbering has been maintained. When this information has been unavailable, the records have been
organized by date and subject.

Trinity College Archives

The St. George [Mansions]

This sub-series consists of 7 items: 5 ink on linen drawings for an apartment building at the south-west corner of Harbord and St George Streets, Toronto; 2 blueprint architectural drawings outline changes proposed in 1924 to renovate the building to better serve as a student residence. These changes included the expansion of common areas, and the creation of a chapel on the main floor. These subsequent renovations were envisioned by Darling and Pearson, Architects.

Project, Stage 1 (L4)

Attached is correspondence between Ron Pansino, Manager, Ground and Stores, and Elizabeth Sisam, Research and Planning Officer, Office of the Assistant Vice-President (Planning) and University Registrar, asking for, and providing input over the proposed plans to alter Philosopher's Walk.

Preliminary drawing, Philosopher's Walk

Attached is correspondence between Ron Pansino, Manager, Ground and Stores, and Geoffrey Seaborn, Bursar of Trinity College, asking for, and providing input over the proposed plans to alter Philosopher's Walk.

Landscape Plan, Philosophers' Walk

This sub-series consists of 4 whiteprint drawings. These drawing outline proposed changes to Philosopher's Walk, University of Toronto. Included is a large format undated topographic drawing showing plantings and other details. 2 pieces of correspondence are also included.

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