Visited this the same day I did Allen Gardens. Although there was only one hour left until closing, we decided to go for it anyway...It was a small little place so there was enough time.
Toronto's library MAP pass is awesome; so much so that I hesitate to promote it here...Free passes to various museums and historical centres and MacKenzie House was one of them.
Upon entering, an informative man shared with us information about MacKenzie's print shop. As Toronto's first Mayor, it turned out he wasn't that rich at all and left behind debts. Perhaps money was poured into his printing business or to the upkeep of their home.
Toronto's library MAP pass is awesome; so much so that I hesitate to promote it here...Free passes to various museums and historical centres and MacKenzie House was one of them.
Upon entering, an informative man shared with us information about MacKenzie's print shop. As Toronto's first Mayor, it turned out he wasn't that rich at all and left behind debts. Perhaps money was poured into his printing business or to the upkeep of their home.
Leaving the printshop, we were given a short guided tour of the ground level comprised really of a large room with dividing doors separating the parlour and the dining area. The lady who led this guided portion was cheerful and knowledgeable and quite pleasant.
We were left on our own to explore the upstairs portion; two bedrooms and a storeroom/maid's room and the basement portion which housed the kitchen and pantry. All the rooms were outfitted with furnishings appropriate for the time period though not necessarily original to the House.
We were left on our own to explore the upstairs portion; two bedrooms and a storeroom/maid's room and the basement portion which housed the kitchen and pantry. All the rooms were outfitted with furnishings appropriate for the time period though not necessarily original to the House.
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