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OCAD University ROMwalks - The Grange

OCAD University ROMwalks: The Grange Presented by: Department of Museum Volunteers at the Royal Ontario Museum Date: May 12, 2013 Event Time(s):2:00 PM to 4:00 PMWebsite: www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/walks-travel-bus-events Email: info@rom.on.ca Phone:416-586-8097 Costs: Free Learn the story of how the Grange developed from a colonial park property owned by Toronto's early elite to become a neighbourhood of immigrants, workers and professionals with social concerns. The walk includes a variety of architectural style buildings from the 19th century Georgian Grange to 21st century dynamic postmodernism of OCAD and Frank Gehry's AGO. Walk is free of charge and takes place rain or shine. Registration not required. ROMwalks are guided walking tours through Toronto neighbourhoods of architectural and historical interest on Wednesdays at 6pm and Sundays at 2pm from May to October. Further information and a downloadable brochure of all ROMwalks is available at the above website. Location:Walk starts at Dundas & Mc Caul Streets - SW corner by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Look for the ROMwalks leader holding the blue umbrella. Public Transit:TTC Access: St. Patrick Station and walk 3 blocks east on Dundas. TTC Trip Planner Downtown History. Event Details. Location: Dundas & Mc Caul Streets