Have you ever passed this building on the east side of Spadina, a short distance south of Queen Street? The nineteenth-century building behind the modern
Search Results for: st clair theatre
Enjoying Toronto’s architectural gems–the Balfour Building at Spadina and Adelaide
The iconic twelve-storey Balfour buildings at 119 Spadina, on the northeast corner Spadina and Adelaide St. West, was designed by architect Benjamin Brown in 1930.
Exploring Toronto’s architectural gems–the building at 239-241 Spadina Ave.
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
Toronto’s architectural gems– 233-235 Spadina. Is this a joke ?
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
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.
Exploring Toronto’s architectural gems–the Canada Life Building
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
View sculptures in Toronto today by the creator of Vimy Ridge Memorial.
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
Enjoying Toronto’s Architectural Gems – 19th century facade Within BCE Place
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
Toronto’s Architectural gems – Old City Hall
In the heart of Toronto’s financial district, each day thousands of people pass the Old City Hall. The reverberating sound of the bells in its
Toronto’s 1890s Confederation Life Building
The lithograph above depicts the old Confederation Life Insurance Building in 1890. It was located at the corner of Richmond and Yonge Streets. Looking west