Pantages Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pantages Tower |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential, Hotel |
| Coordinates | 43°39′18″N 79°22′44″W / 43.655°N 79.379°W |
| Completed | 2003 |
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| Floor count | 45 |
The Pantages Tower is a tall building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's located on Victoria Street, close to the famous Ed Mirvish Theatre. This building is special because it's both a hotel and a place where people live in condominium apartments.
The hotel part is called the Pantages Hotel. Its main entrance is at 200 Victoria Street. The apartments, known as condos, are at 210 Victoria Street. The tower is 139.6 metres (about 458 feet) tall and has 45 floors. It was finished in 2003. The building was designed by Moshe Safdie and Core Architects Inc.
Building History
When the Pantages Tower was first planned, there were ideas for something different. The original plan included building a second theatre right next to the hotel. However, these plans changed. A company involved in the project, called Livent, faced financial difficulties. Because of these money problems, the idea for the second theatre was dropped. This led to the building we see today, which focuses on hotel rooms and residential apartments.
Schools for Residents
Students living in the Pantages Tower area can attend several schools. These schools are part of the Toronto District School Board.
- Market Lane Public School: This school is for younger students, from Kindergarten all the way up to 8th Grade.
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute: This is a high school for older students.
For students interested in specific types of learning, there are also special high schools:
- Central Technical School: This school focuses on technical subjects and trades.
- Central Commerce Collegiate or Northern Secondary School: Students can choose to attend either of these schools if they are interested in business or commercial studies.
