Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Architect: Swartz, Benjamin


Biography
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Address: 25 Bellevue Avenue
Type of Building: Synagogues
Name of Building: First Russian Congregation

Dates
Building completed 1923

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Bellevue avenue: an architectural and social study 1993 n/a 33-35

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Address: 608 College Street
Type of Building: Theatres
Name of Building: Royal (The)
Notes: Initially named the Pylon Theatre, and most recently the Golden Princess.

Dates
Officially opened Oct 26 '39

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Annex Gleaner 1998 Jan. 1,16 3 9
The "Nabes" 2001 N/A 105
Toronto Life 1998 Feb. 28

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Address: 28 Denison Square
Type of Building: Synagogues
Name of Building: Kiever Synagogue
Notes: Synagogue of the Congregation Rodfei Sholom Anshei Kiev. The first building of Jewish significance in the province to be designated (1979) as historical under the Ontario Heritage Act

Dates
Building completed 1926-27

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Globe & Mail 1978 Sept. 26th
Historical walking tour of Kensington Market... 1993 n/a 10
Journal of the Society for the Study 2001 n/a 15-24 26 3,4