In 2016 I had a lovely cache (GC6HV26) hidden here that was eventually archived due to being muggled and issues with its revised coordinates. It's time to revive the hidden treasure at UofT! I am now using an excellent waterproof cache container that has been zip tied to its hiding spot. Stealth is critical for this area as there are many students out and about. Students commute to and from their classes between 0 - 10 minutes before and after the hour (e.g. 10:50 am - 11:10 am). Every hour there is a 40 minute window where there aren't so many muggles walking around.
**Cache decoration is NOT for trade. Please do not remove the pieces and the logbook sheath.** Update: Logbook sheath was stolen. This will not be replaced.
This geocache will lead you to the beautiful University College of the University of Toronto. Architects Frederic Cumberland and William Storm, inspired by Oxford and Cambridge Universities in England, designed the building in the Romanseque-Revival style. Construction began on October 4, 1856 and University College first opened its doors to students three years later on October 4, 1859. At the time, Toronto was a town of 30,000 people and cows grazed on the fields behind the College.
On February 14, 1890 - the night of the annual student ball - a fire broke out in the southeast corner of the building when a kerosene lamp fell to the ground. Flames quickly destroyed most of University College's interior, although Croft Chapter House and the cloister wing survived. The stone structure also remained intact and a community of UC students, faculty, citizens of Toronto, and governments immediately rallied to restore the beloved building. In January 1892, University College reopened with minor changes to its original plan.
In 1968, University College was designated a National Historic Site by the government of Canada.
Today, University College is being restored to its former glory with hopes of reopening to the public within the next few years. Major changes are also underway along King's College Circle, making the area more pedestrian friendly.
~~ Congratulations to Hangten10 for FTF! ~~
