include: an asymmetrical façade an irregular gabled roof aine buff brickwork with stone sills and hood moldings a Gothic arch entry In 1909, the property was sold to the Roman Catholic Church, Parish of St. Mary, and was used as their Arts and Literary Centre. The larger addition to the complex was built in 1910 and designed by J.M. Cowan. It includes a church hall set up in theatre style with an overhanging balcony still in use today. The addition’s main architectural features all face Adelaide Street. They are: a distinctive facade a central oriel window two flanking entrances with arched transoms Before Factory Theatre occupied the building in 1983, it had been used as a residence, a manse, and a daycare. Leadership History In 1977, Gass's play, Winter Offensive aroused widespread criticism because of what was regarded as its gratuitous depiction of sex and violence amongst the upper echelons of the Nazi party. Frustrated by what he saw as the conservatism of the community, Gass resigned. Dian English took over the role of managing director of the Factory (1977–1995) and moved the theatre to its current location in the historic building at the corner of Bathurst and Adelaide (125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, On) and pulled the struggling theatre out of debt into fiscal solvency. Gass was succeeded as artistic director of Factory by Bob White (1977–87), then Jackie Maxwell (1987–95). During much of this time,George F. Walker came on as the in-house writer with plays such as The Art of War, Criminals in Love, Love, and Anger, Escape from Happiness , and Nothing Sacred. Other notable works included Crossing Over by Neil Munro, The Rez Sisters by Tomson Highway, Rick Mercer's one-man show, Robert Lepage's The Dragon's Trilogy, and The Kids in the Hall. English left in 1995 and Michael Springate came on as artistic director for one season, 1995-96. At this point, the theatre experienced a financial downturn, and it was widely feared that the company might close for good. However, Gass returned in 1996 to resume the artistic directorship with the intention of putting the theatre back on its feet. His decision to perform all six of the plays in George F. Walker's Suburban Motel as a full season brought the theatre a remarkably swift return to popularity, relevance, and financial prosperity. Factory purchased its heritage facility in March 1999. Gass was fired as artistic director in