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The Don Jail - Toronto's Coolest New Venue
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| musicsnob_NOT |
For 6 months this summer my friends are going to be managing The Old Don Jail for various events. I'm not sure if they would be able to do a late night party there but it would be an amazing space for a party.
Check out some of the pictures from Urban Exploration if you haven't before.
http://www.uer.ca/locations/viewgal...330&galid=18192
Search "The Don Jail" on Facebook for their group.
For a limited time this summer, the historic Old Don Jail will be open to the public for the first time ever. Its new owner, Bridgepoint Health, is offering event organizers an exclusive opportunity to experience the 145-year-old building’s powerful history.
From April to September 2009, the Old Don Jail is available as a venue for select private and corporate events. After that, the historic building will be renovated and become part of Bridgepoint’s new hospital and research facility.
Built in 1864, the Old Don Jail is one of the oldest buildings in Canada. It was an active prison until 1977. Since then, very few people have seen this extraordinary venue.
Despite its storied past – or perhaps because of it – the building is incredibly well-preserved. It is gritty and authentic. Although it will be thoroughly cleaned, it will not be renovated prior to opening as a venue, remaining true to its roots as an early example of Victorian industrial design.
Every inch holds a story of Canada’s history and for the first time, many of those tales can now be told.
From their entry through massive front doors and under the ominous “Father Time” keystone, to the soaring architecture of the four storey central atrium and the surprisingly intimate Governor’s apartment, your guests will undergo an almost surreal experience as they retrace the steps of Toronto’s most notorious prisoners.
Whether you are hosting a corporate event, private party, fashion show or any other imaginable occasion, your guests will be talking about your venue for days.
This unique event venue is only available for six months. Don’t miss your opportunity to step back in time and make history with your event! |
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| Dior Homme |
It's no Alcatraz, but it looks cool.
Having a party there at night might be cool though. |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| That's frickin' sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! LOVE the UE like too. Thanks for sharing. I hope to visit this summer while it's open to public! |
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| jon jon |
| omg hhaha imagine a ing evil techno set there... the vibe would be :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: |
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| elFreak |
| those high ceilings = worst sound you would ever be able ever imagine. |
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| jon jon |
| yeah the acoustics would be a nightmare... |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dior Homme
It's no Alcatraz, but it looks cool.
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I'm going there in 2 weeks. SO EXCITED! |
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| Stilez |
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
That's frickin' sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! LOVE the UE like too. Thanks for sharing. I hope to visit this summer while it's open to public! |
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| musicsnob_NOT |
| quote: | Originally posted by elFreak
those high ceilings = worst sound you would ever be able ever imagine. |
| quote: | Originally posted by jon jon
yeah the acoustics would be a nightmare... |
Not every room has high ceilings and it would be hard for one of events but not impossible. One of the best (if not the best sound) I have ever heard was in Berghain and the ceilings are much higher and the room much bigger than this. |
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| MarkT |
I'd love to check out the Don Jail...quite imposing. a friend from high school's uncle worked there for years and had some interesting stories, lol.
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
I'm going there in 2 weeks. SO EXCITED! |
I went last September. Alcatraz is a pretty cool site and the history behind it is interesting. I'd highly recommend trying to go at night though, if you can (book early, it fills up).
we went during the day and it was still cool to see, but the vibe at night would be 10x creepier, I think :D |
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| smuncky |
| oh man i'd love to have an opportunity to check this place out. i went to and old prison in philadelphia a couple of years ago called Eastern State Penitentiary, and it was really cool. |
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| elFreak |
| quote: | Originally posted by musicsnob_NOT
Not every room has high ceilings and it would be hard for one of events but not impossible. One of the best (if not the best sound) I have ever heard was in Berghain and the ceilings are much higher and the room much bigger than this. |
mmm i doubt you guys would be bringing in a custom funktion 1 system at a price tag of a few million dollars to rectify the situation as was done in berlin;)
btw i am not saying it does not look like a cool venue.;) |
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