It looks like RCMI will live to
fight another day.
-- TORONTO -- The stately home of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, a city landmark that has graced University Avenue for 100 years, is facing voluntary demolition to make way for a high-rise condominium.
The plan, quietly approved by the private institute's members, calls for the building's Edwardian facade--currently flanked by two 19th-century cannons -- to be saved as a nod to its rich heritage.
Given present circumstances... this appears to be the best possible solution here.
Despite the membership's love of history, the financial case was compelling, said several institute members, speaking on condition they not be named.
"It is quite a huge proposal. It is an innovative and startling idea. It was difficult to get comfortable with but there seems no other way," said one long-time member.
Another put it more bluntly: "Sad to say, there's not a hope in Hades of whipping this place into shape without help."
