Leaside Garden Court

I find the Art Deco style fascinating and certainly beautiful in its simplicity. Recently, an article in one of the many city papers that I pick up on my travels (doing drops offs and just exploring the city) mentioned the Leaside Garden Court apartments and their wonderful Art Deco Style. I have always found these apartments fascinating. Apparently, unlike modern apartments that have long corridors joining the many units in the building these units are approached by front doors at the front of each section. The apartments were mentioned in a book by Tim Morawetz, who studied Art Deco style while at Carleton University. He now gives tours and has written a book about Toronto and the Art Deco style. We have not torn down all the Art Deco buildings. I suggest that people find out more about Tim Morawetz's tours and also his book: Art Deco Architecture in Toronto: A Guide to the City's Buildings from the Roaring Twenties and the Depression. I must find a copy.

Explore your city and find out what treasures you have.