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11th July 07, 02:42 PM
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Toronto's Castle
I am not sure if some of you know that Toronto has a castle. Casa Loma was the home of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, construction was begun in 1911. Sir Henry a prominent Toronto financier, industrialist and Military man, engaged architect E.J. Lennox to help him realize a life long dream-the creation of a medieval castle overlooking Toronto.
It took 300 men nearly 3 years to complete and cost $3,500,000 at the time.
Casa Loma is now owned by the city of Toronto, and run by the Kiwanis Club.
So onto the pictures
The view from the parking lot
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:43 PM
#2
As you walk into the Great Hall this Throne is evident
Here is a close up of the plaque
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:45 PM
#3
Great pictures! 
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
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11th July 07, 02:45 PM
#4
A Chandelier in the library
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:45 PM
#5
No, I never knew Toronto had a castle, thanks for posting the pics.
More modern than Scotland's castles, but still very impressive.
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11th July 07, 02:46 PM
#6
This guy is in the Great Hall as well
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:46 PM
#7
As is this organ
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:47 PM
#8
A portrait of Sir Henry above the fireplace in the Great Hall
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:48 PM
#9
This is the view of the great hall from the second floor
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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11th July 07, 02:49 PM
#10
These cherubs are all over pillars throughout the home
"If the Party could thrust its hand into the past and say this or that even, it never happened—that, surely, was more terrifying than mere torture and death."
- George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3
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