The Zanzibar Tavern with its flashing neon signs is a famous and infamous part of the downtown scene that enhances the eye-appeal of the
Month: July 2013
Toronto’s architectural gems—131 John Street which houses the Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill – Historic Toronto
One a hot summer nights, crowds flock to the Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill at 131 John Street, on the northeast corner of John and
Toronto’s architectural gems—24 Mercer Street – Historic Toronto
Mercer Street is one block south of King Street West, between John and Peter Streets. This short street was once a pleasant residential avenue,
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Heintzman Building on Yonge Street – Historic Toronto
The Heintzman Building at 195 Yonge Street is located next to the Elgin/Winter Garden Theatre, but unless a person gazes skyward, the impressive building
Toronto’s architectural gems—241 Yonge St.—south of Dundas – Historic Toronto
The small building at 241 Yonge, on the east side of the street, between Dundas and Shuter Streets, is sandwiched between other structures on
Toronto’s architectural gems—Chinese Baptist Church on Beverley Street – Historic Toronto
The Chinese Baptist Church on the northwest corner of Beverley and Sullivan Streets, is architecturally quite impressive, its pale yellow and red-brick facades dominating the
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Ryrie Building at Yonge and Shuter Streets – Historic Toronto
The Ryrie Building at 229 Yonge Street, on the northeast corner of Shuter and Yonge, is an impressive structure built in the second decade of
Toronto’s architectural gems—the original Toronto Public Reference Library – Historic Toronto
Between the years 1906 and 1973, the building at 214 College Street, on the northeast corner of College and St. George Streets, was Toronto’s Public
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Commodore Building, 315-317 Adelaide St. – Historic Toronto
The Commodore Building on the north side of Adelaide Street West, between Peter and John Streets, is one of the finest examples of commercial