Architectural Index for Ontario

Information on Building Name: Young People's Theatre

Address: 165 Front Street East

Type of Building: Theatres

Name of Building: Young People's Theatre

Notes: Originally the Toronto Street Co. stables. Then changed to the Toronto Street Co. electric power house, 1887-1888. Remodelled in 1976-77. In the fall of 2001, the theatre was renamed "The Lorraine KimsaTheatre for Young People", following a donation of $1.5 miilion by her son. She had no actual history with the YPT.

Address:	165 Front Street East
Type of Building:	Theatres
Name of Building:	Young People's Theatre
Notes:	Originally the Toronto Street Co. stables. Then changed to the Toronto Street Co. electric power house, 1887-1888. Remodelled in 1976-77. In the fall of 2001, the theatre was renamed "The Lorraine KimsaTheatre for Young People", following a donation of $1.5 miilion by her son. She had no actual history with the YPT.

Dates
Building completed	c1887-1888
Restored	1976-1977

Architects: Zeidler Roberts Partnership

Architects:	Zeidler Roberts Partnership

Journal or book	Year	Month	Page	Vol.	No.
Canadian Architect	1980	April	26-28	25	4
Canadian Interiors	1981	March	34	18	3
Toronto Star	2001	Oct.	J11	Sat.	6th

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