The 519 Church Street Community Centre Preservation and Operation
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Source: NOW Toronto
The 519 is a historic building in Toronto originally slated for demolition in 1976 but was saved by community protest and purchased by the City of Toronto to serve as a community centre. It has since become a cornerstone of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ+ community, providing social services, activism, and community programming for 50 years.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Community Services
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NOW Toronto
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The 519 is a historic building in Toronto originally slated for demolition in 1976 but was saved by community protest and purchased by the City of Toronto to serve as a community centre. It has since become a cornerstone of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ+ community, providing social services, activism, and community programming for 50 years. |
Original sector | Community Services |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
Source
Source | NOW Toronto |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2026-07-21 |
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