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Comfort on the street scene

Archiseek / Canada / News / 2006 / January 5

People out running, running late and en route along King St. E., just east of Church St., know the shortcut through the Toronto Sculpture Garden. Most glance quickly at the dull green kiosk near the north entrance, looking reassured that it's there. The slightly weathered-looking structure, closed up and somewhat mysterious, feels comforting. Pigeon flutter nears it base. It appears to be in harmony with its immediate surroundings, particularly with the wrought iron lettering over the park's entrance. You might say it's complimented by the clock tower over the neo-Early English Gothic architecture of St. James Cathedral on the other side of King St. E. Here still is a former Toronto you're inclined to think, "Toronto the Good."

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