The house at 445 Adelaide Street attracted my attention for two reasons. The first reason is its attractive porch, with an enclosed area above, which has Moorish influences. The only other house I have discovered in the city that has Moorish designs on the east side of Church Street. The other reason is that it is located in an area where heritage homes are being demolished to construct high-rise condominiums. I sincerely hope that this house survives, as its architecture is a rarity in Toronto.
The house at 445 Adelaide Street West, a block west of Brant Street, opposite St. Andrew’s Park
The porch and the room above the porch, with hints of Moorish design
This house was built in 1877 as a home for Isaac Hanna, a paper stainer. In 1878, John Potter, a moulder moved into the premises. The house was constructed of attractive yellow and red bricks, in designs that were popular in the 1870s. The yellow-brick trim above the windows is particularly appealing. The gable in the roof has interesting barge board trim, painted blue-grey. The bay window on the first floor allowed plenteous light to enter the parlour, in an decade that did not possess the convenience of electricity.
To view other posts about Toronto’s historic buildings:
Photos of the surroundings of the CN Tower and and the St. Lawrence Market in 1977
The old Dominion Bank Building at King and Yonge Street
The Canada Life Building on University and Queen Street West.
Campbell House at the corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue
A study of Osgoode Hall
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/04/12/enjoying-torontos-architectural-gems-osgoode-hall/
Toronto’s first City Hall, now a part of the St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence Hall on King Street
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/04/28/enjoying-torontos-architectural-gems-the-st-lawrence-hall/
Toronto’s streetcars through the past decades
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/03/26/memories-of-torontos-streetcars-of-yesteryear/
History of Trinity Bellwoods Park
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/04/09/the-history-and-beauty-of-trinity-bellwood-park/
A history of Toronto’s famous ferry boats to the Toronto Islands
Toronto’s Old City Hall at Bay and Queen Streets
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/04/22/enjoying-torontos-architectural-gems-old-city-hall/
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