Friends Report - July 14, 2025
- cathyschaffter
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: 16 hours ago
The cash-strapped City seems to be opening up Old City Hall organically as in slowly, gradually and thoughtfully which is very smart! From the City's website:
"Free summer events include:
Courtyard Open Days: Each Friday, relax in the open-air courtyard where tables will be set up for visitors to enjoy lunch, meet up with friends or take a break to enjoy the historic ambiance and heritage architecture. This includes the clock tower’s restored gargoyles, originally installed in 1899 and reinstalled in 2002.
Toronto Treasures: On Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 23, Toronto History Museums in partnership with local cultural institutions will host on-site museum experts who will guide visitors in identifying, caring for, and preserving their artwork and cherished objects, which they are encouraged to bring with them. Visitors must register in advance on the City’s website .
Millenium City photography exhibit: Each Friday, view archival images taken between 2000 and 2010 by City photographers that capture City events, milestones and the business of municipal government.
Block by Block Exhibition: On Saturday July 26 and Saturday, August 23, along with every Friday in August, Toronto History Museums will partner with the Toronto Ward Museum to present this acclaimed exhibition which shares oral histories of Indigenous, newcomer and equity-deserving residents of various Toronto neighbourhoods, exploring themes of change, belonging and civic life.
Toronto Civic Art Exhibit: On Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 23, explore a digital display showcasing selections from the City of Toronto’s art collection.
Expert Talk: Join Neil Brochu from the City’s Archives team every Friday in July at noon to learn about Old City Hall, the local history, architecture and Toronto’s heritage.
All programing will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Civil weddings at Old City Hall
The City will offer civil wedding ceremonies in the former Council Chamber on select Thursdays starting on Thursday, July 24. Civil weddings are non-religious ceremonies officiated by City staff appointed by the City Clerk.
Civil weddings will be offered by appointment only. Members of the public are encouraged to email marriage@toronto.ca to book an appointment and visit the City’s website for more information."
Anyone who is interested in supporting the development of OCH needs to study the City's long-term plan at "Old City Hall: Future Uses and Tenant Options" (January 9, 2018):
This is what the City of Toronto is acting upon and supporters must work the system if we are to achieve anything. For example, plans are still in place to move the library currently at New City Hall to Old City Hall.
Please spread the word to anyone that you know might be interested!!!
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