Casa Loma
Casa Loma (improper Spanish for "Hill House") is a Gothic Revival castle-style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The architect was E. J. Lennox, who designed several other city landmarks. Casa Loma sits at an elevation of 140 metres (460 ft) above sea level, 66 metres (217 ft) above Lake Ontario.
| Casa Loma | |
|---|---|
Exterior of Casa Loma in 2012 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Mansion; established as a museum in 1937 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Location | 1 Austin Terrace Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8 |
| Coordinates | 43.6781°N 79.4095°W |
| Current tenants | Liberty Entertainment Group (since 2014) |
| Construction started | 1911 |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Cost | CA$5.4M |
| Client | Sir Henry Pellatt |
| Owner | City of Toronto |
| Dimensions | |
| Other dimensions | Grounds: 343,253 sqft |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 floors |
| Floor area | 64,700 sq.ft. |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | E. J. Lennox |
Ontario Heritage Act | |
| Official name | Casa Loma |
| Type | Designated Part IV (Heritage Property) |
| Designated | 1987 |
Due to its unique architectural character in Toronto, Casa Loma has been a popular filming location for movies and television. It is also a popular venue for wedding ceremonies, and Casa Loma can be rented in the evenings after the museum closes to the public.
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