Sunday, June 29, 2014

"Praise The Loft"

"Praise The Loft" is the title phrase for the brochure advertising this conversion of yet another Toronto church into lofts. This time it is the old Perth Avenue Methodist Church which was built in 1913 in Neo-Gothic style and designed by noted Toronto architect George Miller. The exterior of the building has historic designation so much of it will be restored while 24 lofts will be created inside and an attached building will be constructed next door.
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20 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 29, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    well, at least they're preserving the shell.

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  2. AndyJune 29, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Closing churches and schools seems to be a trend here.

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  3. Luis GomezJune 29, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    It will be interesting to see the final design.

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  4. SharonJune 29, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    You will have to show us how this looks after it's all done.

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  5. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    at 1st, i thought they were taking it completely down. i am glad to see they are just reworking the church. neat skylight for now. ha. ha!! ( :

    glad you shared with us. big big hugs.

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  6. Laura. MJune 29, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Are history and recover the old churches, it's fine.
    Good Sunday;)

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  7. RevrunnerJune 29, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Yes, I agree, an AMAZING skylight! :-)

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  8. HalcyonJune 29, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    I bet they will be nice!

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  9. cieldequimperJune 29, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    I've always been saddened by these conversions but I suppose it's better than having churches torn down...

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  10. Taken For GrantedJune 29, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Good that the outside of their building is being preserved. Looks like a major project that might create some great apartments.

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  11. EG CameraGirlJune 29, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Maybe this congregation became part of the United Church when many Congregationalists and Methodists banded together. I'm curious to know what the lofts will look like.

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  12. DebJune 29, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Goodness, 24 lofts. Glad to hear they are not tearing down the building

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  13. William KendallJune 29, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    At least the building remains behind.

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  14. JackJune 29, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Is Toronto land now so valuable that churches just can't afford to "stay in business" as churches? I have seen a few church conversions, but it is an epidemic up there.

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  15. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    A lot better option than total demolition, I imagine they will sell well too!

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoJune 30, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Looks like a sensitive conversion Pat.. bet the apartments will cost a pretty penny! You have a Perth St. ?

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  17. Gerald (SK14)June 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    lofts I presume are what we call apartments or flats - better converted than demolished altogether.

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  18. UnknownJuly 1, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    One more great reuse!

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  19. StephanieJuly 2, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Nice to see the exterior is being reused.

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  20. DaveJuly 3, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I hate to see these old buildings turned into lofts, that tends to create other problems like traffic and parking. It is however nice that they are preserving this part of history. I remember in the 70's (and probably before) when all of this would have been torn down foe an ugly square box.

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