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Renovated Runnymede to reopen

Archiseek / Canada / News / 2005 / June 02

When Canadian architect John Lyle designed the Runnymede Library in 1929, he rejected conventional European building styles and instead marked his work with totem poles and figureheads of native Canadians. With the 75-year-old library on Bloor Street West ready to reopen tomorrow after a 15-month closure for renovations, the community's respect for his decision remains prominent. Architects were instructed to refurbish the heritage site without disturbing its original charm.

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