1 Kivas Tully

Kivas Tully was born in Garryvacum, Ireland. He attended the Royal Naval School in London and received four years of professional training under W.H. Owen, an architect and civil engineer in Limerick. In 1844, Tully immigrated to Upper Canada. One of his earliest works was the Bank of Montreal building (Toronto, 1845, now demolished) at Yonge and Front streets. Tully’s best-known work is Victoria Hall (Cobourg, 1856-60). Important ecclesiastical commissions include: St. John’s Anglican (Thorold, 1852); Christ Church Anglican (Lakefield, 1853); and St. Anne’s Anglican (Brockton, 1862). Following Confederation, Tully joined the new Ontario Department of Public Works where he was appointed the department’s architect, engineer and chief officer. He served twice on Toronto City Council (1852 and 1859) and, in 1853, he was appointed engineer for the Toronto Harbour Trust, a post he would hold until his death.

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