Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Architect: Hounsom, Eric

Biography
Not Available

Address: 100 Bloor Street West
Type of Building: Theatres
Name of Building: University Theatre

Dates
Building completed 1946-1949
Demolished 1986,2000

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Bulletin / Historic Theatres' Trust 1999 Sum. 14
Canadian Architect 1983 January 10 28 1
Globe & Mail 1995 Septemb C2 Wed. 27th
Globe & Mail 1987 Jan ? 17th
Globe & Mail 1987 Jan ? 17th
Marquee 1994 n/a 3-28 26 1
Newsletter / Architectural Conservancy of Toronto 1987 January 6
Palaces of the Night 1999 n/a 199+
Toronto Star 1999 March M3+ 13th

End of record
Address: 100 Bloor Street West
Type of Building: Shopping Complexes
Name of Building: University Theatre "Complex"
Notes: Planned $175 million 575,000 square foot cinema-retail-condominium complex that will feature the facade of the University Theatre, built 1946-1949 by Eric Hounsom. Redevelopment will necessitate the demolition of the Physicians and Surgeons Building (1922) at no.86 Bloor Street West, as well as Pearcy House (Lothian Mews) (1880s/1962) at no.96 Bloor Street West.

Dates
Design conceived c1998

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Building 1998 Oct/Nov 26 48 4
Globe & Mail 1998 Sept. A12 Wed. 16th
Toronto Star 1998 Sept. K3 Sat. 19th