How did the railways benefit Toronto? What ways did Toronto City Council support this type of development? Building Toronto: Railways and the Development of Toronto will focus on the development of railways in Toronto from a political perspective. Presenter Michael Dowbenka will discuss how the construction of railways to and in Toronto were supported and encouraged by Toronto City Council and what role they played in the process.
TICKETS
Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required.
Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 8:30pm EST.
ABOUT MICHAEL DOWBENKA
Michael Dowbenka is the Acting Supervisor, Collections and Outreach in the City of Toronto's Museum and Heritage Services unit. He works at the Market Gallery where he oversees the City's Fine Art Collection as well as the ever-changing exhibitions in the gallery on the history, art and culture of Toronto. Before assuming the role of acting supervisor, Michael spent fifteen years as the Outreach and Exhibit Technician at the Market Gallery where he was responsible for the administration, care and maintenance of the Fine Art Collection, installation of exhibitions in the gallery and also for delivering the Market Gallery's historical talks and educational programming.
ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.