University of Toronto Press

Audio Walking Tour

Tour Guests: You’ll hear from Francess Halpenny as she talks about the role U of T Press had in handling the early work of Marshall McLuhan.

McLuhan connection: They published one of McLuhan’s most celebrated works, The Gutenberg Galaxy in 1962. Ms. Halpenny was managing editor at the time.

Directions: Once you arrive at the building on 10 St. Mary Street, begin the mp3 and follow Nora’s instructions. When you are done, walk south on Yonge Street and turn right onto St. Joseph Street. Walk west for half a block until you reach St. Nicholas Street – a small street located on the south side of St. Joseph Street. Note: You can access the U of T Press lobby, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Access to the lobby is not entirely necessary for the purposes of the tour.

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Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
Courtesy of U of T Archives/Robert Lansdale Photography
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Courtesy of University of Toronto Press

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