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1960 s. walter stewart public library / formerly the east york public library, amalgamated into the toronto public library system in 1966.
as a young man, this terrazzo was found on the floor at the entrance of the library, since the renovations of the branch in 2006, it's been incorporated into the southern wall of the entrance.
s. walter stewart branch opened for service, 18 august 1960; officially opened by hon. r.h. mcgregor, minister of parliament for york east, on 3 october of that year.
the library's circular design was unique in toronto, and, at the time, said to be one of only four circular libraries in the world.
named for s. walter stewart (1897-1969), a pioneer of library service in east york, serving on the east york public library board from its establishment in 1946 until his death.
S. Walter Stewart Branch, Toronto Public Library.
S. Walter Stewart Building opened for service, 18 August; officially opened by Hon. R. H. McGregor, MP for York East, 3 October.
The library's circular design was unique in Toronto, and, at the time, said to be one of only four circular libraries in the world.
Named for S. Walter Stewart (1897-1969), a pioneer of library service in East York, serving on the East York Public Library Board from its establishment in 1946 until his death. He was the president of the East York Kiwanis Club when it started children's libraries in 1944.
(Text source: Toronto Public Library
the logo was designed by thoreau macdonald. he was the son of group of 7 member J. E. H. MacDonald. the design in terrazzo, shown here, was originally part of the entry to the s. walter stewart branch. following a restoration/remodel of the library, the logo stands upright at the new entrance.
