45. Baronial  Gothic Revival

                    45a. Casa Loma, (Toronto, Ontario)

The Baronial Gothic Revival is a style used to create castles. (In Scotland it became popular during that country's renaissance period where it was dubbed the Scottish Baronial.) Toronto has a wonderful example in Casa Loma. If you were ever fascinated by castles when you were young this is a place (museum) that you must visit. (Your children can probably relate to it if they have been fans of Harry Potter and know Hogwarts, the school that Harry attended.

At present, I know of no other Baronial Revival 'HOUSE' in Eastern Canada. In order to give you a better understanding of the style I am introducing some Baronial Gothics that are not homes.

                45b. Baronial Gothic Revival (Windsor)

   The Baronial Gothic appears a natural match for armouries, a secure building where weapons and other military supplies can be stored.

    45c. Armory,  (Stratford)

                                               45d.  Armory  (Guelph), 

What to look for (clues)

• • The building is massive and built out of stone or brick or a mixture of both.

  • It has a wide range of features associated with Gothic Revival; multiple chimneys, numerous roofs, crenelated battlements on some roofs (where the soldiers could fire arrows at the attacking enemy), turrets, towers with witch's hats, pointed windows (lancet), rows of rectangular windows, stepped gables, a massive entryway and on and on.

  • The upkeep of a Baronial Gothic house requires that the owner is at least a millionaire!

                 45e. Government Building  (London)

                  45f. Former Opera House (St. Marys)

Where to find it

Baronial Gothic Revival buildings are normally found two or three blocks from the main downtown area in cities and towns.

p.s. If you are acquainted with any Baronial Gothic Revival homes in Eastern Canada, please let me know the location.  t.r.

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