My recent schedule takes me through the University of Toronto's large, downtown campus (over 50,000 students!) a few times a week so today I feature another one of the university's colleges. This is one of the entrances to Knox College which is affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Designed by architects Chapman & McGiffen in a Gothic style modelled on Oxford and Cambridge, it was built in 1912-15 as a neighbour to University College. It is used for many movie shoots and in fact "Poe" for ABC was being filmed there a week ago! Enlarge the shot to see some strange carved faces above the door.
Amazing building, the faces are great and scary at the same time!
ReplyDeleteLove this University!
Great entrance!
ReplyDeleteI love the deeper meaning of the "strange" carved faces.
Nice one Red Pat :)
I just love, love architecture like that! It makes me feel like I'm in Europe somewhere....
ReplyDeleteIt looks very imposing. The rough, dark gray stone is a bit intimidating.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of interesting carvings when you enlarge the photo! Looks like it would make a great spot for filming.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are often at the U of Toronto as I am gaining such an appreciation for the architecture there.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. Schools don't look this nice anymore.
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