Description: this website is dedicated to bringing to life the history and heritage of Toronto's Distillery District from earliest times onward.It includes a broad range of materials that should be of interest to serious researchers and casual visitors alike.
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Toronto’s Distillery District was designated as a national historic site because the “complex is an outstanding example of Victorian industrial design in terms of integrity, historical association and aesthetic qualities.” Founded in 1832, Gooderham & Worts began as a windmill in the wilderness and grew to become the largest distillery in the world and the largest corporate taxpayer in Canada.
Created during the site’s 175th anniversary, this website is dedicated to bringing to life the history and heritage of the Distillery District from earliest times onward. It includes a broad range of materials that should be of interest to serious researchers and casual visitors alike. New materials are frequently added, so check back in.
For information about current cultural events at the site, check http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/