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Have you wondered how to tell a Georgian house from a Second Empire house? This course illustrates the characteristics of over twenty architectural styles used for Toronto residences during the past 200 years. We'll explore the evolution of each style and you'll gain some ability to date houses and other residential buildings. Heritage preservation will be discussed, along with the surprising controversy surrounding early apartment buildings. Examples will cover workers' cottages to mansions, and one class is a walking tour.