Toronto's Castle

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I am not sure if some of you know that Toronto has a castle. Casa Loma was the home of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, construction was begun in 1911. Sir Henry a prominent Toronto financier, industrialist and Military man, engaged architect E.J. Lennox to help him realize a life long dream-the creation of a medieval castle overlooking Toronto.
It took 300 men nearly 3 years to complete and cost $3,500,000 at the time.
Casa Loma is now owned by the city of Toronto, and run by the Kiwanis Club.

So onto the pictures

The view from the parking lot

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As you walk into the Great Hall this Throne is evident


Here is a close up of the plaque

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Great pictures!

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A Chandelier in the library

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No, I never knew Toronto had a castle, thanks for posting the pics.
More modern than Scotland's castles, but still very impressive.

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This guy is in the Great Hall as well

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As is this organ

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A portrait of Sir Henry above the fireplace in the Great Hall

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This is the view of the great hall from the second floor

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These cherubs are all over pillars throughout the home