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Chiseled stone posts support a decorative wrought iron arched gate at the entrance of a gravel  ...
'Benvenuto', Avenue Road, west side, south of Edmund Avenue, Toronto, Ontario: Gates and entrance.
Chiseled stone posts support a decorative wrought iron arched gate at the entrance of a gravel driveway.

'Benvenuto', Avenue Road, west side, south of Edmund Avenue, Toronto, Ontario: Gates and entrance.

Date5/16/1912
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Original Toronto Star caption: "Benvenuto" beautiful home of Sir William Mackenzie, where the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and party are guests during their stay. … The Mackenzie mansion on Avenue Road Hill is one of the costliest in Canada. Overlooking the city and Lake Ontario, the view is unsurpassed. From "Benvenuto, the Royal Party will see Toronto at its best.
 
Photograph published in the Toronto Star, 16 May 1912, page 1.

"Benvenuto" was built by Simeon H. Janes in 1888, purchased by Sir William Mackenzie in 1897, and demolished in October 1931.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113047F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Deer Park
North-south streeet:Avenue Road
Province or state:Ontario