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Eric Arthur fell in love with Toronto the first time he saw it. The year was 1923; he was twenty-five years old, newly arrived to teach architecture at the University of Toronto. For the next sixty years he dedicated himself to saving the great buildings of Toronto's past. Toronto, No Mean City sounded a clarion call in his crusade. First published in 1964, it sparked the preservation movement of the 1960s and 1970s and became its bible. This reprint of the third edition, prepared by Stephen Otto, updates Arthur's classic to include information and illustrations uncovered since the appearance of the first edition.
Four new essays were commissioned for this reprint. Christopher Hume, architecture critic and urban affairs columnist for the Toronto Star, addresses the changes to the city since the appearance of the third edition in 1986. Architect and heritage preservation activist Catherine Nasmith assesses the current status of the city's heritage preservation movement. Susan Crean, a freelance writer in Toronto, explores Toronto's vibrant arts scene. Mark Kingwell, professor and cultural commentator, reflects on the development of professional and amateur sports in and around town.
Readers will delight in these anecdotal accounts of the city's rich architectural heritage.
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About the Author:
Eric Arthur was, at his death in 1982, professor emeritus in the School of Architecture, University of Toronto. He was appointed Companion of the Order of Canada in 1968.
Stephen A. Otto has been a director of the Ontario Heritage Foundation and a member of the Toronto Historical Board.
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- PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press
- Publication date1974
- ISBN 10 0802021395
- ISBN 13 9780802021397
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages280
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. xvii, 280pp w appendices, bibliography and index. Illust w historical bw photographs and reproductions. Flat black endpapers. White boards w crisp black lettering to spine. No edgewear, light toning to top edges and tail. Binding square and sound. Blue-tone photo illustrated DJ is clean, showing 3.5cm vertical tear bottom back at tail, and 2cm vertical tear bottom back near fore edge. DJ preserved in BroDart cover. Quarto - 288 x 240mm. Originally published 1964, with further printings in 1964,1965, and 1968, this is the second edition, 1974, first printing. This association copy is inscribed by former Toronto city mayor, David Crombie, (1972-78). Association Copy. Seller Inventory # 045541
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