"Dr. O" / Oronhyatekha: The First Nations Leader behind Canada’s Tallest Building
Sun, Jun 01
|Guild Park's Sculptor's Cabin
Guild Park is home to the only remnants of the 1895 Temple Building, Toronto's first skyscraper. This tour is about that remarkable structure and the remarkable First Nations entrepreneur behind it, Dr. Peter Martin, also known as Oronhyatekha.
Time & Location
Jun 01, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Guild Park's Sculptor's Cabin, 201 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough, ON M1E, Canada, Canada
Guests
About the event
Discover the fascinating story of the Temple Building, Toronto’s tallest structure in the 1800s and how its facade was saved from demolition and now displayed at Guild Park.
Also, learn about the man behind that building - Dr. Peter Martin, also known as Oronhyatekha. He was the remarkable First Nations leader and a notable Canadian entrepreneur.
For this tour, families are welcome. Ideal for those interested in this overlooked piece of Canadian history.
Free for Friends of Guild Park members; others by donation. This outdoor tour will be about 60 minutes.