Welcome to Midland Park, the "MODERN PLACE TO LIVE". Midland Park is a modernist heritage district located in Toronto, Canada. In 1959, Developer, Curran Hall and Architect, Ted Ross designed and built a residential development characterized by mid-century modern architecture and planning principles. The modernist homes in Midland Park have stood essentially unaltered thanks to its residents who have respected the original modernist attributes, making it a Toronto rarity: an award winning, intact Atomic Age neighbourhood.
M I D - C E N T U R Y M O D E R N T O R O N T O
ABOUT
MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSES, WHERE WE ARE LOCATED, LOCAL SCHOOLS, NEARBY SHOPPING, THE STREETS OF MIDLAND PARK, AND SEE ONE OF OUR COMMUNITY TREASURES!
|
HISTORY
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THIS COMMUNITY, ORIGINAL HOUSE PLANS, MARKETING BROCHURES & FEATURE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES.
|
MODERN RESOURCES
MAKE IT MODERN! RESOURCES FOR HOUSE AND HOME - INTERIOR FURNISHINGS + DECOR, OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES, & CITIES BOASTING MID-CENTURY MODERN COMMUNITIES.
|
OUTDOOR
MODERN LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSES, GARDEN & LAWN CARE TIPS, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, INFORMATIVE BROCHURES.
|
Architect Edward Ross, graduate of the University of Toronto, designed award winning Midland Park. National awards 1957-1961.
|
1961 Newspaper Advertisements
|
MIDLAND PARK IS LISTED IN THE DOCOMOMO MODERNIST URBANISM GALLERY
This neighbourhood is acknowledged as part of the built legacy of Ontario's modern movement.
the documentation and conservation
|
|
|
Docomomo promotes the conservation and (re)use of buildings and sites of the Modern Movement
Midland Park has been recommended by the Scarborough Preservation Committee to become Toronto's first modernist Heritage Conservation District.
MIDLAND PARK FEATURED IN 2019 TORONTO TOURISM MAGAZINETour four unique Toronto neighbourhoods steeped in architectural charm and urban history. "You don't need to be an architecture buff to appreciate these beautifully preserved unique-to-Toronto neighbourhoods."(magazine pages 32-36). Houses pictured in the article are on Oakley Blvd.
|
|
DEBUT WALKING TOUR 2017Midland Park was a debut "mid-century modern residential" walking tour in the 18th annual Doors Open Toronto 2017 that took place on May 27 & 28, 2017. Over 200 people participated in the tours that weekend. Tour host was former resident, Architourist, and Globe and Mail columnist, Dave Leblanc. Tour curator: Midland Park Modernism Alliance.PRESS RELEASE
|
|
|
The Midland Park community is nominated to become a Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The nomination is currently under review by the City of Toronto. If this designation is achieved, Midland Park will have the honourable distinction of becoming just the 2nd Mid-20th Century Modern Heritage Conservation District in Canada.
|
|
Why do we have HCDs in Toronto?
"HCDs are maintained so that every Torontonian, present and future, can appreciate and take pride in the City’s rich cultural heritage". HCDs do not protect the colour of your front door... They serve to ensure that the character of a historically significant neighbourhood is protected. |
"The 2021 Community Heritage Award nominees represent wide-ranging engagement with Toronto’s communities. From archival collections to artistic performances and film festivals to periodical newspapers, the work of these organizations go beyond preserving our shared histories to actively building our shared communities."
2017 Award Ceremony
|
COMMUNITY HERITAGE AWARDThe Midland Park Modernism Alliance is one of eleven nominees for the Heritage Toronto 2021 Community Heritage Award.
Each year, the Heritage Toronto Awards showcase extraordinary contributions to the conservation and promotion of Toronto’s heritage, made by individuals, groups and organizations. The Community Heritage Award recognizes community and volunteer-based organizations working to support and promote Toronto's heritage.
2021 and 2017 Community Heritage Award Nominee
|
GET SOCIAL WITH US
Our fans are residents, former residents, and people who admire mid-century modern architecture.
Architect, Edward (Ted) Ross and his wife, Pamela. 1985.
Developer, Curran Hall and Architect, Edward Ross designed and built the Midland Park residential development in 1959. It is one of the few mid-century modern housing developments in Toronto.
Their winning designs created masterful synergy between living space, nature and design. John Race, Secretary / Treasurer of Curran Hall said, "We had good design and good design leads to better living, better community". 
Original script logo used in all Curran Hall marketing brochures 1959-62.
|
HOUSING DESIGN COUNCIL AWARD WINNING HOUSE MODELS
THE BERKWOOD
THE ELWOOD
THE WOODRIDGE
THE HATHAWAY
THE PARKWOOD
|
This painting features Birkdale Road, Midland Park. House in the background is award winning "Berkwood" house model.
FEATURE ARTIST
Doug Martin |
|
|
Linear lines and low sloping roof lines in this Houzz Feature (right).
MID-20th CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE
Mid-century modern architecture was employed in residential structures with the goal of bringing modernism into America's post-war suburbs. During the 40's - 60's, a time of economic growth and high spirits gave way to a progressive housing design era. The mid-century modern movement brought simple designs that rebelled against the excessive ornamentation of the Victorian style and a reaction to industrialization.
|
(Click on the title below to reach this Houzz Story.)
|
MIDLAND PARK IN THE NEWS! The Globe and Mail Published September 10, 2015
|
Three of Midland Park's Canadian Design Council Award Winning House Models
|
|
In case of technical difficulties with the contact form, please email directly to info@midlandparktoronto.com
|
|
|
The Midland Park Modernism Alliance was founded in 2011. Our mandate is to be a resource with a mission for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of the mid-century modern houses of the Midland Park community located in Toronto, Canada. Our objective is to create awareness and build public appreciation and support for the distinctive historic character of this 1960s community. A half century later, the world has a perspective to appreciate these houses as a product of their time and it is our motivation to share and celebrate these houses of the Atomic Age.
|
