William Morris 192nd Birthday and Lecture
March 28, 2026, Time: 2:00 PM EST
(Doors open 1:30 PM)
Location: Tartu College, 310 Bloor St. West, Main Hall (basement level), Toronto.
(Doors open 1:30 PM)
Location: Tartu College, 310 Bloor St. West, Main Hall (basement level), Toronto.
In-Person and Zoom Event
Eden Smith Home
Lecture: “Eden Smith, Toronto’s Arts and Crafts Architect”
This
talk will review Eden Smith’s exposure to Arts and Crafts thinking
while he apprenticed and studied in Birmingham, and how he applied these
ideas through a survey of key works completed in Toronto from 1891 to
1920. These include the Church of St. Thomas, St Hilda’s and Trinity
College student residences, the Studio Building, the Spruce and
Riverdale Court apartments, three public libraries and a selection of
private houses, which were the focus of his practice. What may have led
to his early retirement from architectural practice in 1920? And what is
his legacy today?
Andrew Pruss
is a Principal at ERA Architects in Toronto. His work focuses on
Adaptive Re-Use, Heritage Conservation and Heritage Planning. He is a
graduate of the U. of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Architecture. Andrew
has been involved in many landmark sites including the Distillery
District, the Don Jail, and Union Station Revitalization. Andrew last
presented to the WMSC in 2017, on the public libraries designed by Eden
Smith.
Following the lecture will be a presentation of this year’s birthday cake, and a toast to celebrate Morris’s 192nd birthday!
To take part in the celebrations in-person, please register by Friday, March 20, 2026.
$15 for Society members, $25 for guests. Capacity is limited.
Register for the in-person event: https://forms.gle/8m7BH9iJ5wyvEtSt7
Payment link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/
Register for Zoom: https://forms.gle/Nsez4nCEKdUVR18F8
How to get there:
Tartu College is between Spadina and St. George subway stations. Entrance to the Main Hall is on Madison Ave., around the corner from Tartu's front door.
Attendees with mobility issues, please be aware that it will be necessary to use a set of 5 shallow stairs to the basement level. We can assist those using canes or walkers; please note on the registration form if you will need help.
Tartu College is between Spadina and St. George subway stations. Entrance to the Main Hall is on Madison Ave., around the corner from Tartu's front door.
Attendees with mobility issues, please be aware that it will be necessary to use a set of 5 shallow stairs to the basement level. We can assist those using canes or walkers; please note on the registration form if you will need help.
