Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, library at the University of Toronto housing a collection of rare books and manuscripts
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is a university archive in Toronto that holds rare books and historical collections. The building displays brutalist architecture with massive concrete and stone surfaces, creating a focused environment for research and study.
The library was founded as a research facility of the University of Toronto to preserve rare and valuable collections for academic use. Its brutalist construction reflects architectural trends of the period when it was built.
Access is typically reserved for students and researchers, though parts of the collection are often open to the public. It is best to check ahead about which areas are accessible and whether registration is needed.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1972
Architects: Mathers & Haldenby
Official opening: December 21, 1972
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Part of: University of Toronto, University of Toronto Libraries
Address: 120 St. George St. Toronto, Ontario, CA, M5S 1A5
Email: fisher.library@utoronto.ca
Website: https://fisher.library.utoronto.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.66405,-79.39893
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27
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