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Exploring Toronto’s architectural gems–the building at 239-241 Spadina Ave.

July 6, 2012 johndougtaylor

                             The building at 239-241 Spadina Avenue, a short distance south of Dundas Street, is presently being renovated and restored. It was built in 1910

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Toronto’s architectural gems–the George Brown home on Beverley Street.

July 5, 2012 johndougtaylor

The magnificent three-story house at 186 Beverley Street, a short distance north of Dundas Street, was the home of the George Brown, a father of

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Toronto’s architectural gems– 233-235 Spadina. Is this a joke ?

July 4, 2012 johndougtaylor

Is it a joke to refer to the house at 233-235 Spadina as an architectural gem? Not really ! The home did not always look

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Toronto’s architectural gems–Bank of British North America–Wellington and Yonge Streets.

June 30, 2012 johndougtaylor

On the northeast corner of Wellington and Yonge is an impressive structure that was once the site of a neo-classical bank building. The impressive structure

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Toronto’s architectural gems–The King Edward Hotel

June 18, 2012 johndougtaylor

In 1798, the site of today’s King Edward hotel at 37 King Street East was where the town of York had constructed its first jail.

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Exploring Toronto’s architectural gems–the Canada Life Building

June 13, 2012 johndougtaylor

For several decades, the impressive Canada Life Building at 330 University Avenue was one of the tallest structures in the city. The 15-storey building was

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Hotel Victoria on Yonge Street, Toronto

June 5, 2012 johndougtaylor

During the “Doors Open Toronto” weekend, I had an opportunity to visit the interior of the Hotel Victoria, located at 56 Yonge Street. As a

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View sculptures in Toronto today by the creator of Vimy Ridge Memorial.

May 12, 2012 johndougtaylor

                                 Walter Allwards’s South African (Boer War) Memorial at University and Queen Streets. Walter Allward, one of Canada’s most prominent sculptors, was born in Toronto

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Enjoying Toronto’s Architectural Gems – 19th century facade Within BCE Place

May 3, 2012 johndougtaylor

Many film companies have included the stone facade of the old building within BCE Place in their movies. It is indeed an impressive structure. It

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Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems – the St. Lawrence Hall

April 28, 2012 johndougtaylor

             The St. Lawrence Hall in 1890, Ontario Archives, 10021840(1) Whether a person passes the St. Lawrence Hall on a streetcar, in an automobile,

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