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|image_caption = The [[High Level Pumping Station]] in South Hill |
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'''South Hill''' is |
'''South Hill''' is a neighbourhood in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is located north of downtown and covers the area west of [[Avenue Road, Toronto|Avenue Road]], south of [[St. Clair Avenue]], east of [[Spadina Avenue|Spadina Road]], and north of the Canadian Pacific railway tracks. The area is dominated by the steep hill of the Davenport Road escarpment. The [[Castle Frank Brook|Nordheimer Ravine]] also cuts through the area, which is surrounded by Sir Winston Churchill Park. This park covers the northwestern portion of South Hill. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The first settlers of [[York, Upper Canada]] divided the area that would become South Hill into concessions in 1793. One large section of the area went to [[Peter Russell (politician)|Peter Russell]] and Russell Hill Road continues to run through the centre of the neighbourhood. |
The first settlers of [[York, Upper Canada]], divided the area that would become South Hill into concessions in 1793. One large section of the area went to [[Peter Russell (politician)|Peter Russell]], and Russell Hill Road continues to run through the centre of the neighbourhood. |
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In the late nineteenth century, the area became home to some of the wealthiest citizens of Toronto. They built a series of large manors along the top of the hill. These included Senator [[John Macdonald (Canadian politician)|John Macdonald]]'s [[De La Salle College (Toronto)|Oaklands]], the [[Eaton family (Toronto)|Eaton family]]'s [[Ardwold]], [[Samuel Nordheimer]]'s Glenedyth, [[James Austin (businessman)|James Austin]]'s [[Spadina House|Spadina]], Senator [[William McMaster]]'s Rathnelly, and most prominently Sir [[Henry Pellatt]]'s [[Casa Loma]]. |
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The area was annexed to the city of Toronto in a series of sections beginning in 1905. It has remained an expensive residential area, though most of the large manors have today either been demolished or converted to other uses. |
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File:Oaklands, Toronto.png|The [[De La Salle College (Toronto)|Oaklands]] estate in South Hill, c. 1891 |
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File:Spadina House May 2012.jpg|[[Spadina House]], now a [[historic house museum]] |
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==Republic of Rathnelly== |
==Republic of Rathnelly== |
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The southeastern section of South Hill is known as '''Rathnelly'''. |
The southeastern section of South Hill is known as '''Rathnelly'''. It takes its name from the former "Rathnelly" house built in 1830 by William McMaster, which was named after his birthplace in Rathnelly, [[Ireland]].<ref name="global_news_rathnelly">{{cite news|last1=Armstrong|first1=James|title=Street signs celebrating the Republic of Rathnelly appear in Toronto|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/290811/street-signs-celebrating-the-republic-of-rathnelly-appear-in-toronto/|access-date=13 April 2018|publisher=Global News|date=26 September 2012}}</ref> Civil unrest in the neighborhood was fomented by municipal plans to develop an expressway through the area as well as due to zoning off of a park in the neighborhood exclusively for city workers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Rathnelly in Toronto tried to become the world's smallest republic |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/01/20/rathnelly-toronto-history/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=toronto.citynews.ca}}</ref> |
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During the celebration of [[Canadian centennial|Canada's centennial]] on July 1, 1967, the Rathnelly neighbourhood declared itself an independent republic.<ref>{{cite web |author=Carolyn Ireland |title=Where are Toronto's prime real estate pockets? |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/real-estate/where-are-torontos-prime-real-estate-pockets/article11053637/|date=11 April 2013|access-date=13 April 2018 |work=The Globe and Mail}}</ref> To mark its independence, the "Republic of Rathnelly" elected a queen, organized a parade, formed an "air force" of 1,000 helium balloons, and issued Republic of Rathnelly passports to everyone in the neighbourhood.<ref name="toronto_star_rathnelly">{{cite news|last1=Zekas|first1=Rita|title=Author Katherine Govier reigns over eclectic house|url=https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/decor/2010/08/06/author_katherine_govier_reigns_over_eclectic_house.html|date=6 August 2010|access-date=13 April 2018|publisher=Toronto Star}}</ref><ref name="star_rathnelly_50">{{cite news|last1=Lalani|first1=Azzura|title=Rebellious 'Republic of Rathnelly' celebrates 50 years|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/06/12/rebellious-republic-of-rathnelly-celebrates-50-years.html|access-date=13 April 2018|publisher=Toronto Star|date=12 June 2017}}</ref> The Republic of Rathnelly continues to celebrate with a biennial [[street party]] in June, referred to as "Rathnelly Day".<ref name="rep_rathnelly_day">{{cite web|title=Rathnelly Day|url=http://www.rathnellyrepublic.com/rathnelly-day/|website=Republic of Rathnelly|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref> |
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==Landmarks== |
==Landmarks== |
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*[[High Level Pumping Station]] |
*[[High Level Pumping Station]] |
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*[[Spadina House]] |
*[[Spadina House]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.torontoneighbourhoodguide.com/regions/toronto_central/43.html South Hill history] from torontoneighbourhoods.net |
*[http://www.torontoneighbourhoodguide.com/regions/toronto_central/43.html South Hill history] from torontoneighbourhoods.net |
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*[http://www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/regions/toronto_central/40.html Rathnelly history] from torontoneighbourhoods.net |
*[http://www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/regions/toronto_central/40.html Rathnelly history] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110621235056/http://www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/regions/toronto_central/40.html |date=2011-06-21 }} from torontoneighbourhoods.net |
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*[http://www.rathnellyrepublic.com/ Official website of the Republic of Rathnelly] |
*[http://www.rathnellyrepublic.com/ Official website of the Republic of Rathnelly] |
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*[http://www.lostrivers.ca/Nordheimer.htm Nordheimer Reach] from lostrivers.ca |
*[http://www.lostrivers.ca/Nordheimer.htm Nordheimer Reach] from lostrivers.ca |
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{{Geographic Location |
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| North = [[Forest Hill, Toronto|Forest Hill]] |
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| Northeast = [[Deer Park, Toronto|Deer Park]] |
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| East = [[Summerhill, Toronto|Summerhill]] |
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| South = [[The Annex]] |
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| West = [[Casa Loma (neighbourhood)|Casa Loma]] |
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| Center = South Hill |
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 8 December 2024
South Hill | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
South Hill is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located north of downtown and covers the area west of Avenue Road, south of St. Clair Avenue, east of Spadina Road, and north of the Canadian Pacific railway tracks. The area is dominated by the steep hill of the Davenport Road escarpment. The Nordheimer Ravine also cuts through the area, which is surrounded by Sir Winston Churchill Park. This park covers the northwestern portion of South Hill.
History
[edit]The first settlers of York, Upper Canada, divided the area that would become South Hill into concessions in 1793. One large section of the area went to Peter Russell, and Russell Hill Road continues to run through the centre of the neighbourhood.
In the late nineteenth century, the area became home to some of the wealthiest citizens of Toronto. They built a series of large manors along the top of the hill. These included Senator John Macdonald's Oaklands, the Eaton family's Ardwold, Samuel Nordheimer's Glenedyth, James Austin's Spadina, Senator William McMaster's Rathnelly, and most prominently Sir Henry Pellatt's Casa Loma.
The area was annexed to the city of Toronto in a series of sections beginning in 1905. It has remained an expensive residential area, though most of the large manors have today either been demolished or converted to other uses.
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The Oaklands estate in South Hill, c. 1891
Republic of Rathnelly
[edit]The southeastern section of South Hill is known as Rathnelly. It takes its name from the former "Rathnelly" house built in 1830 by William McMaster, which was named after his birthplace in Rathnelly, Ireland.[1] Civil unrest in the neighborhood was fomented by municipal plans to develop an expressway through the area as well as due to zoning off of a park in the neighborhood exclusively for city workers.[2]
During the celebration of Canada's centennial on July 1, 1967, the Rathnelly neighbourhood declared itself an independent republic.[3] To mark its independence, the "Republic of Rathnelly" elected a queen, organized a parade, formed an "air force" of 1,000 helium balloons, and issued Republic of Rathnelly passports to everyone in the neighbourhood.[4][5] The Republic of Rathnelly continues to celebrate with a biennial street party in June, referred to as "Rathnelly Day".[6]
Landmarks
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Armstrong, James (26 September 2012). "Street signs celebrating the Republic of Rathnelly appear in Toronto". Global News. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ "How Rathnelly in Toronto tried to become the world's smallest republic". toronto.citynews.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Carolyn Ireland (11 April 2013). "Where are Toronto's prime real estate pockets?". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ Zekas, Rita (6 August 2010). "Author Katherine Govier reigns over eclectic house". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ Lalani, Azzura (12 June 2017). "Rebellious 'Republic of Rathnelly' celebrates 50 years". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Rathnelly Day". Republic of Rathnelly. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
External links
[edit]- South Hill history from torontoneighbourhoods.net
- Rathnelly history Archived 2011-06-21 at the Wayback Machine from torontoneighbourhoods.net
- Official website of the Republic of Rathnelly
- Nordheimer Reach from lostrivers.ca