Labor Lyceum plaque presentation
On May 22nd, the OJA and Heritage Toronto presented a plaque commemorating the historic Labor Lyceum at its former site, 346 Spadina Avenue.
Following the plaque event, explore the area southeast of College and Spadina on a guided tour of the once vibrant Jewish neighbourhood in the first half of the 20th century. Visit the sites of synagogues, bakeries, former garment factories, theatres and social agencies - some still standing and others now vanished.
Date: Wed. May 22, 2013. Plaque presentation begins at 6pm. Tour begins at 6:30pm.
Start point: Anshei Minsk Congregation (“The Minsker Shul”), 10 St. Andrew St, just west of Spadina Ave
Finish Point: Cecil St Community Centre, 58 Cecil St
(1 block south of College St and Spadina Ave)
Length: Approx. 1.5 hours