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Toronto has a long and exciting past, going back about 12,000 years to when Indigenous people lived here. But the oldest buildings you can still see today were built by European settlers. You can even find traces of an old Seneca village at the Bead Hill archaeological site in eastern Toronto.

The very first European building in Toronto was a French trading post called Magasin Royal, built in 1720. Later, in the 1750s, the French built more structures, like Fort Rouillé. But they destroyed them in 1759 after losing a battle.

In 1793, the government bought the land from the Mississaugas people. This was so British American colonists, called Loyalists, who had to leave the United States after the Revolutionary War, could settle here. Many of Toronto's oldest buildings come from this early British settlement time, when the town was known as York. York officially became the City of Toronto in 1834.

This list highlights some of Toronto's oldest and most interesting buildings that are still standing. These buildings are often protected because of their history. There are many other old houses and businesses built before 1920 in areas like Cabbagetown or Parkdale, but this list focuses on the most famous or unique ones.

Oldest Buildings Still Standing

The very oldest piece of European settlement might be a railing from St Paul's Cathedral in London, dating back to 1714. It's now part of John Howard's tomb in High Park. He had it shipped over in 1875!

This list doesn't include buildings where only the front wall (facade) has been kept, and the rest was rebuilt.

Buildings from 1794 to 1819

Many of these early buildings were homes or military structures. Some were even moved from their original spots years later!

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Scadding Cabin, built in 1794.
  • Gibraltar Point Lighthouse (1809): This historic lighthouse stands on the Toronto Islands. It's one of the oldest lighthouses in Canada and has a famous ghost story!
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The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, built in 1809.
  • Fort York Blockhouses (1813): These strong, defensive buildings were part of Fort York, an important military site. They were built by the Royal Engineers to protect the town.
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Fort York Blockhouse #1, built in 1813.
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Fort York Blockhouse #2, also from 1813.
  • Fort York Brick Barracks (1815): Also at Fort York, these brick buildings were where soldiers lived. They show what military life was like back then.
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The Brick Barracks at Fort York, built in 1815.
  • Daniel Stong Loghouse (1816): This log house was built by Daniel and Elizabeth Stong. It's now part of Black Creek Pioneer Village, a place where you can see what life was like in the 1800s.
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The Daniel Stong Loghouse, built in 1816.
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The Grange, a grand house from 1817.

Buildings from 1820 to 1839

This period saw more permanent structures as Toronto grew.

  • Campbell House (1822): This elegant Georgian home belonged to William Campbell, a chief justice. It was moved to its current spot on Queen Street West.
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Campbell House, built in 1822.
  • Edgeley Mennonite Meeting House (1824): This building shows the simple style of Mennonite architecture. It's also at Black Creek Pioneer Village.
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The Edgeley Mennonite Meeting House, built in 1824.
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The Bank of Upper Canada Building, from 1827.
  • Tollkeepers' Cottage Museum (1827–1830): This small cottage was where people paid tolls to use the roads. It gives a glimpse into early transportation.
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The Tollkeepers' Cottage, built between 1827 and 1830.
  • Montgomery's Inn (c. 1830): This old inn was a popular stop for travelers. It's a great example of Georgian style.
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Montgomery's Inn, built around 1830.
  • Mackenzie House (c. 1830): This house is also at Black Creek Pioneer Village. It's a simple home that shows how people lived in the early 1800s.
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Mackenzie House, built around 1830.
  • Osgoode Hall (1832): This grand building is home to courts and legal organizations. It features impressive Neoclassical and Palladian styles.
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Osgoode Hall, an important legal building from 1832.
  • Fourth York Post Office (1833): This was the main post office for the town of York. It's a good example of Georgian style.
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The Fourth York Post Office, built in 1833.
  • Daniel Brooke Building (1833): This building on King Street East also shows the Georgian style.
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The Daniel Brooke Building, from 1833.
  • McCowan's Log Cabin (1833): Another log cabin, this one is located in Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough.
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McCowan's Log Cabin, built in 1833.
  • Colborne Lodge (1836): This beautiful Regency Cottage was the home of John George Howard, who designed many early Toronto buildings and donated High Park to the city.
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Colborne Lodge, built in 1836.
  • The Black Bull (1838): This historic pub on Queen Street West has been around for a very long time!
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The Black Bull, a historic pub from 1838.

Buildings from 1840 to 1849

More buildings appeared as Toronto grew, including important military and commercial structures.

  • 98 Front Street East (1840): This building is a good example of early commercial architecture in the city.
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100 Front Street East, built in 1840.
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Stanley Barracks Officers' Quarters, from 1841.
  • 105–109 King Street East (1842): These buildings were designed by William Thomas in the Georgian Revival style.
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105-109 King Street East, built in 1842.
  • Albany Club (1842): Originally known as Victoria Row, this building was also designed by John George Howard.
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The Albany Club, built in 1842.
  • Paul Bishop's House (1842): This house on Adelaide Street East is another example of early Toronto homes.
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Paul Bishop's House, from 1842.
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Roblin's Mill, built in 1842.
  • Etobicoke Township Hall (1843): This building served as the local government office for Etobicoke. It's in the Georgian Revival style.
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Etobicoke Township Hall, built in 1843.
  • Little Trinity Anglican Church (1843): This church is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival style.
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Little Trinity Anglican Church, from 1843.
  • St. John's Anglican Church (1844): Another church in the Gothic Revival style, located in North York.
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St. John's Anglican Church, built in 1844.
  • St. George's on-the-Hill Anglican Church (1844): This church is an important part of Etobicoke's history.
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St. George's on-the-Hill Anglican Church, from 1844.
  • Ashbridge Estate (1854): This estate includes buildings from different periods, showing how families lived and worked over time.
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The Ashbridge Estate, with buildings from 1854.
  • Osterhout Log Cabin (c. 1845): This log cabin is located in Guild Park and Gardens in Scarborough.
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The Osterhout Log Cabin, built around 1845.
  • Bishop's Palace of St. Michael's Cathedral (1846): This building, in the Gothic Revival style, is next to the cathedral.
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Bishop's Palace of St. Michael's Cathedral, from 1846.
  • Church of the Holy Trinity (1847): This church, designed by Henry Bowyer Lane, is a significant example of Gothic Revival architecture.
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The Church of the Holy Trinity, built in 1847.
  • William Noble's Tavern (1847): This old tavern on King Street East shows the Second Empire style.
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William Noble's Tavern, from 1847.
  • Church of St. Jude (1848): This church in Scarborough is known for its Carpenter Gothic style.
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The Church of St. Jude, built in 1848.
  • Enoch Turner School (1848): This was one of Toronto's first free schools for children. It's a very important historical site.
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Enoch Turner School, built in 1848.
  • Oakham House (1848): This building, designed by William Thomas, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Oakham House, from 1848.
  • St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica (1848): This grand cathedral is a stunning example of English Gothic style.
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St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, from 1848.
  • Toronto House of Industry (1848): This building was a shelter for the poor and homeless. It was also designed by William Thomas.
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The Toronto House of Industry, built in 1848.
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The Half Way House Inn, from 1849.
  • The Wheat Sheaf (1849): This pub on King Street West is one of Toronto's oldest.
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The Wheat Sheaf, a historic pub from 1849.

Buildings from 1850 to 1859

This decade saw more growth and the construction of important public buildings.

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Charles Irvine Weaver Shop, built in 1850.
  • St. Lawrence Hall (1850): This beautiful building, designed by William Thomas, is in the Renaissance Revival style. It was an important public meeting place.
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St. Lawrence Hall, a grand building from 1850.
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Taylor's Cooperage, built around 1850.
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Tinsmith Shop and Masonic Lodge, built around 1850.
  • Gibson House (1851): This house belonged to David Gibson. It's now a museum in Willowdale.
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Gibson House, built in 1851.
  • Melville Church (1851): This church is located in West Hill, Scarborough.
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Melville Church, built in 1851.
  • Adelaide Street Court House (1852): This courthouse was designed by Frederick William Cumberland and Thomas Ridout in the Greek Revival style.
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The Adelaide Street Court House, from 1852.
  • Consumers' Gas Building (1852): This building was for the Consumers' Gas Company and is in the Renaissance Revival style.
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The Consumers' Gas Building, from 1852.
  • Jacob P. Ross House (1852): This house is located in Glen Park, North York.
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Jacob P. Ross House, built in 1852.
  • Alexander Muirhead Farm House (1853): This old farm house is in Pleasant View, North York.
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Alexander Muirhead Farm House, built in 1853.
  • Toronto Street Post Office (1853): This post office is another example of Greek Revival style.
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The Toronto Street Post Office, from 1853.
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Paul Kane House, built in 1854.
  • Thomas Clark House (1854): This house is in the Upright and Wing style.
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Thomas Clark House, built in 1854.
  • 399–403 King Street East (1854): These buildings are part of the historic Corktown area.
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399–403 King Street East, built in 1854.
  • Hutchison Building (1854): This building is on Wellington Street East.
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The Hutchison Building, from 1854.
  • O'Keefe House (1854): This house is located in the Garden District.
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O'Keefe House, built in 1854.
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Emporium and Post Office, built in 1855.
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Harness Shop and Saddlery, built in 1855.
  • Allandale (1856): This historic house in Cabbagetown was built by Enoch Turner.
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Allandale, built in 1856.
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Fisherville Church, built in 1856.
  • William Wall House (1856): This house is on Seaton Street in Cabbagetown.
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William Wall House, built in 1856.
  • Auberge du Pommier Restaurant (1856): Originally Hogg's Hollow Cottage, this building is now a restaurant.
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Auberge du Pommier Restaurant, built in 1856.
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Northfield Estate, built in 1856.
  • St. Basil's Church (1856): This church was designed by William Hay.
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St. Basil's Church, from 1856.
  • University of St. Michael's College (1856): This is one of the colleges at the University of Toronto.
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University of St. Michael's College, built in 1856.
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Rose Blacksmith Shop, built around 1856.
  • Davis House (1857): Also known as Geary House, this building is in Rosedale.
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Davis House, built in 1857.
  • William Devenish House (1857): This house is located in Clairlea, Scarborough.
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William Devenish House, built in 1857.
  • Mackenzie House (1857): This house was the last home of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor. It's now a museum.
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Mackenzie House, built in 1857.
  • Miller Tavern (1857): This historic tavern is in York Mills, North York.
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The Miller Tavern, from 1857.
  • Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory (1857): This observatory was important for studying weather and the Earth's magnetic field.
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The Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory, built in 1857.
  • Tin and Copper Smith Building (1857): This building was designed by Joseph Sheard.
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Tin and Copper Smith Building, from 1857.
  • Cornell House (1858): This house is in the Upright and Wing style and is located in Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough.
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Cornell House, built in 1858.
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Flynn House, built in 1858.
  • Green House (1858): This building on Gerrard Street East is in the Georgian Revival style.
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Green House, built in 1858.
  • Thomas Helliwell Block (1858): This building on Front Street East is in the Georgian Revival style.
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Thomas Helliwell Block, from 1858.
  • Edward Leadlay Company (1858): This warehouse on Front Street East is in the Georgian Revival style.
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Edward Leadlay Company, from 1858.
  • St. James The Less Chapel (1858): This chapel, designed by Frederick William Cumberland and William George Storm, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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St. James The Less Chapel, from 1858.
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Wilmot Township Hall, built in 1858.
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Daniel Flynn Boot and Shoe Shop, built around 1858.
  • Bain House (1859): This house is located in Riverdale.
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Bain House, built in 1859.
  • Cherry Street Hotel (1859): This historic hotel was designed by Joseph Sheard.
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The Cherry Street Hotel, from 1859.
  • University College Main Building (1859): This iconic building at the University of Toronto features Norman and Romanesque Revival styles.
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University College Main Building, built in 1859.
  • University College Croft House (1859): Also part of University College, this building was designed by Frederick William Cumberland.
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University College Croft House, from 1859.
  • Newtonbrook Store (c. 1850s): This old store is in Newtonbrook, North York.
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Newtonbrook Store, built around the 1850s.

Buildings from 1860 to 1869

This decade saw more churches and commercial buildings, reflecting Toronto's growth.

  • St. Paul's, Bloor Street (1860): This church is located on Bloor Street East.
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St. Paul's, Bloor Street, built in 1860.
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Dempsey Store, built in 1860.
  • Garibaldi House (1860): This house is on King Street East.
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Garibaldi House, built in 1860.
  • Neilson Park Fieldhouse (1860): This fieldhouse is in Neilson Park, Scarborough.
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Neilson Park Fieldhouse, built in 1860.
  • Oaklands (1860): This building, now part of De La Salle College, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Oaklands, built in 1860.
  • John Richardson House (1860): This house is in West Hill, Scarborough.
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John Richardson House, built in 1860.
  • Lambton House (1860): This historic house is in Lambton, York.
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Lambton House, built in 1860.
  • Cumberland House (1860): This house is on St. George Street.
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Cumberland House, built in 1860.
  • Dominion Carriage Works and Cabinet Shop (c. 1860): This shop, at Black Creek Pioneer Village, shows how carriages and furniture were made.
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Dominion Carriage Works and Cabinet Shop, built around 1860.
  • Alexander Smith Block (1861): This building is on Front Street East.
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Alexander Smith Block, built in 1861.
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Dickson Hill School, built in 1861.
  • Gooderham and Worts Distillery Stone Distillery (1861): This large stone building is a key part of the historic Distillery District. It's a great example of Victorian industrial design.
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The Gooderham and Worts Distillery Stone Distillery, from 1861.
  • James Weir House (1861): This house is in Armadale, Scarborough.
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James Weir House, built in 1861.
  • Queen's Wharf Lighthouse (1861): This lighthouse is an important part of Toronto's port history.
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The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse, built in 1861.
  • William Stonehouse House (1861): This house is also in Armadale, Scarborough.
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William Stonehouse House, built in 1861.
  • Henry Scadding Home (1862): This house belonged to Henry Scadding, a historian.
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Henry Scadding Home, built in 1862.
  • Alfred Walton Stores (1862): These stores are on Yonge Street.
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Alfred Walton Stores, built in 1862.
  • Frederick Bell-Smith House (1863): This house is on Jarvis Street.
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Frederick Bell-Smith House, built in 1863.
  • Snarr's Terrace (1863): This row of houses on Jarvis Street was built by Thomas Snarr.
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Snarr's Terrace, built in 1863.
  • Don Jail (1864): This former jail is a striking example of Italianate style. It's now part of a hospital.
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The Don Jail, built in 1864.
  • Elderslie (1864): This building is in Malvern, Scarborough.
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Elderslie, built in 1864.
  • Gooderham & Worts Distillery Brick Malthouse (1864): Another building in the Distillery District.
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Gooderham & Worts Distillery Brick Malthouse, from 1864.
  • John Wanless Building (1864): This building is on Yonge Street.
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John Wanless Building, built in 1864.
  • John McBean Building (1864): Also on Yonge Street.
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John McBean Building, built in 1864.
  • David Duncan House (1865): This house is in Graydon Hall, North York.
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David Duncan House, built in 1865.
  • Milne House (1865): This house, built by Alexander Milne, is in Victoria Village, North York.
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Milne House, built in 1865.
  • St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Anglican Church (1865): This church was designed by Henry Langley.
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St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, from 1865.
  • St. Peter's Anglican Church (1866): This church in Cabbagetown was designed by Grundy and Henry Langley.
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St. Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1866.
  • Spadina House (1866): This historic mansion was the home of James Austin. It's now a museum where you can learn about Toronto's past.
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Spadina House, built in 1866.
  • John Daniels House (1867): This house is in Yorkville.
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John Daniels House, built in 1867.
  • W. Davies and Company Pork Packing (1867): This building was a pork packing plant, later used by J. & J. Taylor Safeworks.
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W. Davies and Company Pork Packing, from 1867.
  • Keg Mansion (1868): Originally Euclid Hall, this building is now a popular restaurant.
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The Keg Mansion, built in 1868.
  • Edward Leadlay Co. Warehouse (1858): This warehouse on Front Street East is in the Georgian Revival style.
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Edward Leadlay Co. Warehouse, from 1858.
  • St. James The Less Chapel (1858): This chapel, designed by Frederick William Cumberland and William George Storm, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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St. James The Less Chapel, from 1858.
  • Richard West Houses (1869): These houses on John Street were built by Richard West.
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Richard West Houses, built in 1869.
  • Rouge Valley Conservation Centre (1869): This centre is in Rouge, Scarborough.
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Rouge Valley Conservation Centre, built in 1869.
  • Zion Schoolhouse (1869): This old schoolhouse is in Don Valley Village, North York.
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Zion Schoolhouse, built in 1869.

Buildings from 1870 to 1879

This period saw the construction of many more homes, churches, and commercial buildings as Toronto continued to expand.

  • Downsview United Church (1870): This church is in Downsview, North York.
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Downsview United Church, built in 1870.
  • Duke of York Inn (1870): This historic inn is in Leslieville.
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The Duke of York Inn, from 1870.
  • Rueter House (1870): This house is in Newtonbrook, North York.
Rueter House, built in 1870.
  • 55–79 Berkeley Street (1871): These are historic workers' cottages.
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Workers' cottages on Berkeley Street, built in 1871.
  • Berkeley Castle (1871): This building on Berkeley Street was built by Joseph Simpson.
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Berkeley Castle, built in 1871.
  • Metropolitan United Church (1872): This large church is a stunning example of French Gothic style.
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Metropolitan United Church, from 1872.
  • Toronto Fire Department Fire Hall #3 (tower) (1872): This fire hall tower is on Yonge Street.
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Toronto Fire Department Fire Hall #3 tower, built in 1872.
  • Toronto Necropolis Chapel (1872): This chapel is located in the historic Toronto Necropolis cemetery.
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Toronto Necropolis Chapel, built in 1872.
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The Cathedral Church of St. James, from 1874.
  • Christie, Brown & Company Factory (1874): This factory is now part of George Brown College.
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Christie, Brown & Company Factory, built in 1874.
  • Sait Luke's United Church (1874): This church was designed by Henry Langley and Edmund Burke.
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Sait Luke's United Church, from 1874.
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1 Spadina Crescent, built in 1875.
  • Jarvis Street Baptist Church (1875): This church is on Gerrard Street East.
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Jarvis Street Baptist Church, built in 1875.
  • Richardson House (later the Spadina Hotel) (1875): This building on King Street West later became the Spadina Hotel.
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Richardson House, built in 1875.
  • St. Andrew's Church (1875): This church was designed by William George Storm.
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St. Andrew's Church, from 1875.
  • George Brown House (1876): This house, in the Second Empire style, belonged to George Brown, a Father of Confederation.
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George Brown House, built in 1876.
  • Brunswick House (1876): This building on Bloor Street West is a historic landmark.
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Brunswick House, built in 1876.
  • Olivet Congregational Church (presently Heliconian Hall) (1876): This building is now home to the Heliconian Club.
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Olivet Congregational Church, built in 1876.
  • Don Brewery T. Davies & Bro Malt House (1877): This building was part of the Don Brewery.
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Don Brewery T. Davies & Bro Malt House, from 1877.
  • Mary Perram House (1877): This house is on Wellesley Place.
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Mary Perram House, built in 1877.
  • Toronto Central Prison Chapel (1877): This chapel was part of the Toronto Central Prison.
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The Toronto Central Prison Chapel, from 1877.
  • Zion Wexford Church (1877): This church is in Wexford, Scarborough.
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Zion Wexford Church, built in 1877.
  • Toronto Fire Services Station 315 (1878): This old fire station is in Kensington Market.
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Toronto Fire Services Station 315, built in 1878.
  • Grace Toronto Church (1878): This church, designed by Henry Langley & Edmund Burke, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Grace Toronto Church, from 1878.
  • Toronto Fire Services Station 312 (1878): This former fire station in Yorkville is in the Victorian Gothic style.
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Toronto Fire Services Station 312, built in 1878.
  • Church of the Redeemer (1879): This church is on Bloor Street West.
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Church of the Redeemer, built in 1879.
  • William Copeland Buildings (1879): These buildings are on King Street East.
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William Copeland Buildings, built in 1879.
  • St.Stanislaus Kostka Church (1879): Originally the West Presbyterian Church, this building is now St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
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St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, from 1879.

Buildings from 1880 to 1889

This decade saw the construction of more commercial buildings, hotels, and important institutions.

  • Armadale Free Methodist Church (1880): This church in Armadale, Scarborough, was built by volunteer labourers.
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Armadale Free Methodist Church, built in 1880.
  • Little York Inn (1880): This inn on King Street East is in the Second Empire style.
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Little York Inn, built in 1880.
  • Little York Inn stables (1880): These stables are next to the Little York Inn.
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Little York Inn stables, built in 1880.
  • William Barber Building (1880): This building is on King Street West.
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William Barber Building, built in 1880.
  • McMaster Hall (1881): This building, part of the Royal Conservatory of Music, was designed by Henry Langley & Edmund Burke.
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McMaster Hall, built in 1881.
  • James Cooper House (1881): This house in St. James Town is in the Second Empire style.
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James Cooper House, built in 1881.
  • Standard Woolen Mill (1882): This mill is now the Tannenbaum Opera Centre.
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Standard Woolen Mill, built in 1882.
  • Brockton Town Hall (1882): This building served as the town hall for Brockton.
Brockton Town Hall, built in 1882.
  • St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church and Bishop's Cottage (1884): This church is located on the Toronto Islands.
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St. Andrew-by-the-Lake Church, built in 1884.
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Toronto Metropolitan University Centre for Urban Innovation, built in 1885.
  • Townhouses Sumach Street (1885): These townhouses are on Sumach Street.
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Townhouses on Sumach Street, built in 1885.
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The Hockey Hall of Fame, built in 1885.
  • Poulton Block (1885): This building in Riverdale is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Poulton Block, built in 1885.
  • Scholes Hotel (later Ocean Hotel) (1885): This hotel in Parkdale is in the Second Empire style.
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Scholes Hotel, built in 1885.
  • St. Mary's Church (1885): This church was designed by Joseph Connolly.
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St. Mary's Church, from 1885.
  • George S. Pratt House (1886): This house is in York Mills, North York.
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George S. Pratt House, built in 1886.
  • John E. Thompson Block (1886): This building is on Yonge Street.
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John E. Thompson Block, built in 1886.
  • Lombard Street Fire Hall (1886): This historic fire hall is in Old Town.
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Lombard Street Fire Hall, built in 1886.
  • Toronto Chinese Baptist Church (1886): Originally Beverley Street Baptist Church, this church was designed by Henry Langley & Edmund Burke.
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Toronto Chinese Baptist Church, built in 1886.
  • Inglenook Community High School (1887): This school is in Corktown.
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Inglenook Community High School, built in 1887.
  • Robert Armstrong House (1887): This house in the Garden District is in the Second Empire style.
Robert Armstrong House, built in 1887.
  • Chester D. Massey House (1887): This house, designed by E. J. Lennox, is in the Queen Anne Revival style.
Chester D. Massey House, built in 1887.
  • Central United Church (1887): This church is in Weston, York.
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Central United Church, built in 1887.
  • Bathurst Street Theatre (1888): Originally Bathurst Street Methodist Church, this building is now a theatre.
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Bathurst Street Theatre, built in 1888.
  • Campbell Block (1888): This building is in The Junction.
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Campbell Block, built in 1888.
  • Nealon House (1888): This building is on King Street East.
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Nealon House, built in 1888.
  • The Toronto Club (1888): This club building was designed by Frank Darling & S. George Curry.
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The Toronto Club, built in 1888.
  • Winchester Hotel (1888): Formerly the Lakeview Hotel, this building is in Cabbagetown.
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Winchester Hotel, built in 1888.
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Young People's Theatre, built in 1888.
  • St. Paul's Basilica (1889): This basilica, designed by Joseph Connolly, is in the Romanesque Revival style.
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St. Paul's Basilica, from 1889.
  • Bloor Street United Church (1889): This church is in The Annex.
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Bloor Street United Church, built in 1889.
  • College Street Baptist Church (1889): This church is on College Street.
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College Street Baptist Church, built in 1889.
  • Dominion Hotel (1889): This historic hotel is on Queen Street East.
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Dominion Hotel, built in 1889.
  • Fairbank United Church (1889): This church is in Glen Park, North York.
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Fairbank United Church, built in 1889.
  • Gladstone Hotel (1889): This hotel is in the Romanesque Revival style.
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The Gladstone Hotel, built in 1889.
  • The Great Hall (1889): This building, designed by Gordon & Helliwell, is in the Victorian style.
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The Great Hall, from 1889.
  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Administration Building (1889): This building was designed by Kivas Tully.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Administration Building, from 1889.
  • Rupert Simpson House (1889): This house on Wellesley Place is in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
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Rupert Simpson House, built in 1889.
  • Toronto Hydro Dynamo House (1889): This building was a power station for Toronto Hydro.
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Toronto Hydro Dynamo House, built in 1889.
  • Trinity-St. Paul's United Church (1889): This church was designed by Henry Langley & Edmund Burke.
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, built in 1889.

Buildings from 1890 to 1899

The late 1800s brought more industrial and public buildings, showing Toronto's rapid growth.

  • Don Valley Brick Works (1890): This historic industrial site produced bricks for many Toronto buildings. It's now a park and community hub.
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The Don Valley Brick Works, from 1890.
  • Drake Hotel (1890): This hotel on Queen Street West is a well-known landmark.
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The Drake Hotel, built in 1890.
  • G. H. Gooderham House (1890): This house, designed by David Roberts Jr., is in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
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G. H. Gooderham House, built in 1890.
  • Rotman's Men's Shop (1890): This shop on Spadina Avenue was designed by William George Storm.
Rotman's Men's Shop, built in 1890.
  • Sunlight Soap/Lever Brothers Works Factory (1890): This factory was for making soap.
Sunlight Soap/Lever Brothers Works Factory, built in 1890.
  • Swansea Public School (1890): This school in Swansea is in the Romanesque Revival style.
Swansea Public School, built in 1890.
  • Athenaeum Club (1891): This building on Church Street features a unique Moorish Revival style.
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The Athenaeum Club, built in 1891.
  • Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall (1891): This hall was designed by Norman Dick & Frank Wickson.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, built in 1891.
  • J. Morrish General Store (1891): This general store is in Highland Creek, Scarborough.
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J. Morrish General Store, built in 1891.
  • Ryrie Building (1891): This building on Yonge Street is in the Palazzo style.
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Ryrie Building, built in 1891.
  • St. George's Hall (now Arts and Letters Club) (1891): This building is now home to the Arts and Letters Club.
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St. George's Hall, built in 1891.
  • Wycliffe College (1891): This college is part of the University of Toronto.
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Wycliffe College, built in 1891.
  • Underwood House (1891): This house is in Armadale, Scarborough.
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Underwood House, built in 1891.
  • George Gooderham House (now York Club) (1892): This grand house, designed by David Roberts Jr., is in the Romanesque Revival style. It's now the York Club.
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George Gooderham House, built in 1892.
  • Gooderham Building (1892): Also known as the Flatiron Building, this iconic building was designed by David Roberts Jr. in the Romanesque Revival style.
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The Gooderham Building, from 1892.
  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Carriage House (1892): This building was part of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital complex.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Carriage House, built in 1892.
  • Victoria Hospital for Sick Children (1892): This hospital was designed by Frank Darling & S. George Curry in the Romanesque Revival style.
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Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, built in 1892.
  • Harbord Collegiate Institute (1892): This high school is in Palmerston–Little Italy.
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Harbord Collegiate Institute, built in 1892.
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Confederation Life Building, built in 1892.
  • Broadview Hotel (1893): Originally Dingman's Hall, this hotel in Riverdale is in the Romanesque Revival style.
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The Broadview Hotel, built in 1893.
  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Gatehouse (1893): This gatehouse was designed by Kivas Tully.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Gatehouse, built in 1893.
  • Ontario Legislative Building (1893): This is where the provincial government of Ontario meets. It's a grand building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.
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The Ontario Legislative Building, from 1893.
  • St John the Baptist (Norway) Anglican Church (1893): This church is in the Upper Beaches.
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St John the Baptist (Norway) Anglican Church, built in 1893.
  • Havergal College (1894): This private girls' school is in Lytton Park.
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Havergal College, built in 1894.
  • Humberside Collegiate Institute (1894): This high school is in High Park North.
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Humberside Collegiate Institute, built in 1894.
  • Massey Hall (1894): This famous concert hall has a Palladian exterior and a Moorish Revival interior.
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Massey Hall, built in 1894.
  • F. W. Woolworth Building (1895): This building on Yonge Street was once a Woolworth's department store.
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The F. W. Woolworth Building, from 1895.
  • Robert Simpson Co. (now Hudson's Bay Queen Street) (1895): This large department store building is now a Hudson's Bay store.
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The Robert Simpson Co. building, from 1895.
  • Roncesvalles Carhouse (1895): This building is a streetcar maintenance facility.
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The Roncesvalles Carhouse, built in 1895.
  • St. George's Greek Orthodox Church (1895): This church was originally the Holy Blossom Temple.
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St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, built in 1895.
  • Don CPR railway station (1896): This old train station is now part of Roundhouse Park.
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Don CPR railway station, built in 1896.
  • George Jackson House (1896): This house is in Downsview, North York.
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George Jackson House, built in 1896.
  • Royal Canadian Yacht Club (1896): This club building on the Toronto Islands was designed by Dick & Wickson.
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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, built in 1896.
  • Scarboro Centennial Memorial Library (1896): This library is in Bendale, Scarborough.
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Scarboro Centennial Memorial Library, built in 1896.
  • Victoria University (1896): This university building is part of the University of Toronto.
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Victoria University, built in 1896.
  • Dineen Building (1897): This building is in the Financial District.
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Dineen Building, built in 1897.
  • First Evangelical Lutheran Church (1898): This church on Bond Street is in the Gothic Revival style.
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First Evangelical Lutheran Church, built in 1898.
  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Assembly Hall (1898): This hall was part of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital complex.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Assembly Hall, built in 1898.
  • Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre (1898): This centre in Parkdale was designed by Frank Darling and John Pearson.
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Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre, built in 1898.
  • Toronto Police Service 51 Division (1898): This police station was formerly the Consumer's Gas Co. Station A.
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Toronto Police Service 51 Division, built in 1898.
  • Don Station (1899): This preserved train station is also in Roundhouse Park.
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Don Station, built in 1899.
  • Old City Hall (1899): This iconic building, designed by E. J. Lennox, is a grand example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It served as Toronto's city hall for many years.
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Old City Hall, from 1899.
  • Parkdale Telephone Exchange Building (1899): This building is in Parkdale.
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Parkdale Telephone Exchange Building, built in 1899.

Buildings from 1900 to 1909

The early 1900s saw more modern architectural styles emerge, alongside continued growth in public services.

  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Buildings C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K (1900): These buildings were part of the large Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital complex, designed by Kivas Tully.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Building D, built in 1900.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Building E, built in 1900.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Building H, built in 1900.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Building I, built in 1900.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Building J, built in 1900.
  • Wymilwood (now Falconer Hall) (1901): This building, designed by Sproatt & Rolph, is now part of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law.
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Wymilwood, built in 1901.
  • Holwood House (now Flavelle House) (1901): Also part of the Faculty of Law, this building is in the Georgian Revival style.
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Holwood House, built in 1901.
  • Free Reformed Church of Toronto (1901): This church is in York University Heights, North York.
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Free Reformed Church of Toronto, built in 1901.
  • Gates of Philosopher's Walk (1901): These gates lead to a scenic path at the University of Toronto.
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Gates of Philosopher's Walk, built in 1901.
  • Bank of Hamilton (1902): This bank building on Spadina Avenue was designed by G. W. Gouinlock.
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Bank of Hamilton, built in 1902.
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St. Lawrence Market South, built in 1902.
  • Annesley Hall (1903): This building at Victoria University is in the Queen Anne Revival style.
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Annesley Hall, built in 1903.
  • Kimberley Junior Public School (1903): This school is in the Upper Beaches.
Kimberley Junior Public School, built in 1903.
  • King Edward Hotel (1903): This grand hotel on King Street East was designed by E. J. Lennox.
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The King Edward Hotel, from 1903.
  • Trinity College Gates (1903): These gates lead into Trinity Bellwoods Park.
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Trinity College Gates, built in 1903.
  • Lassonde Mining Building (1904): This building at the University of Toronto was designed by Francis R. Heakes.
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Lassonde Mining Building, built in 1904.
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197 Yonge Street, built in 1905.
  • Alumnae Theatre (1905): This theatre is on Berkeley Street.
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Alumnae Theatre, built in 1905.
  • Casa Loma Stables (1905): These stables are part of the famous Casa Loma estate.
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Casa Loma Stables, built in 1905.
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CNE Press Building, built in 1905.
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Trader's Bank Building, built in 1905.
  • Crescent School (1906): This school was originally the home of Frank Porter Wood.
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Crescent School, built in 1906.
  • Convocation Hall (1906): This large hall at the University of Toronto was designed by Darling and Pearson.
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Convocation Hall, built in 1906.
  • Malvern Collegiate Institute (1906): This high school is in the Upper Beaches.
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Malvern Collegiate Institute, built in 1906.
  • National Club (1906): This club building is in the Georgian Revival style.
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The National Club, built in 1906.
  • Toronto Fire Services Station 227 (1906): This fire station in The Beaches is in the Amsterdam School style.
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Toronto Fire Services Station 227, built in 1906.
  • Toronto Water High Level Pumping Station (1906): This pumping station helps provide water to the city.
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Toronto Water High Level Pumping Station, built in 1906.
  • 205 Yonge Street (1906): This building, designed by E. J. Lennox, is in the Neoclassical style.
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205 Yonge Street, built in 1906.
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Antique Carousel, built in 1907.
  • Bank of Commerce (1907): This bank building on King Street East is in the Neoclassical style.
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Bank of Commerce, built in 1907.
  • Burroughes Building (1907): This building on Queen Street West is a historic commercial building.
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The Burroughes Building, from 1907.
  • CNE Music Building (1907): This building at Exhibition Place is in the Beaux-Arts style.
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CNE Music Building, built in 1907.
  • Fred Victor Centre Women's Hostel (1907): This building was formerly the City Morgue.
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Fred Victor Centre Women's Hostel, built in 1907.
  • Riverdale Collegiate Institute (1907): This high school is in Leslieville.
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Riverdale Collegiate Institute, built in 1907.
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The Horticulture Building, from 1907.
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The Royal Alexandra Theatre, from 1907.
  • Toronto Public Library Yorkville branch (1907): This library branch is in Yorkville.
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Toronto Public Library Yorkville branch, built in 1907.
  • Aluminum & Crown Stopper Company (1908): This building on King Street East was designed by Frederick H. Herbert & Henry Simpson.
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Aluminum & Crown Stopper Company, built in 1908.
  • Birkbeck Building (1908): This building on Adelaide Street East was designed by G.W. Gouinlock.
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The Birkbeck Building, from 1908.
  • Samuel Building (1908): This building on King Street West is in the Chicago School style.
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Samuel Building, built in 1908.
  • St. Anne's Anglican Church (1908): This church is in Dufferin Grove.
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St. Anne's Anglican Church, built in 1908.
  • St. Matthews Lawn Bowling Club (1908): This clubhouse in Riverdale is in the Arts and Crafts style.
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St. Matthews Lawn Bowling Club, built in 1908.
  • St. Patrick's Church (1908): This church on McCaul Street is in the Romanesque Revival style.
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St. Patrick's Church, from 1908.
  • Union Building (1908): This building on King Street West was designed by Darling and Pearson.
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Union Building, built in 1908.
  • Hotel Victoria (1909): This hotel on Yonge Street was designed by Frederick Mossop.
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Hotel Victoria, built in 1909.
  • Kilgour Farms Barn (1909): This barn is in Sunnybrook Park, East York.
Kilgour Farms Barn, built in 1909.
  • Knox Presbyterian Church (1909): This church on Spadina Avenue was designed by James Wilson Grey.
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Knox Presbyterian Church, built in 1909.
  • Koffler Student Services Centre (1909): This building at the University of Toronto is in the Neoclassical style.
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Koffler Student Services Centre, built in 1909.
  • The Opera House (1909): This historic theatre is on Queen Street East.
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The Opera House, from 1909.
  • Toronto Public Library Annette branch (1909): This library branch in High Park North was designed by Ellis and Connery.
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Toronto Public Library Annette branch, built in 1909.

Buildings from 1910 to 1919

This final decade before 1920 saw the construction of many grand public buildings, reflecting Toronto's growing importance.

  • Chapman Bros. Ltd. Jewellers (1910): This building on Yonge Street was for a jewelry company.
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Chapman Bros. Ltd. Jewellers, built in 1910.
  • Dixon Hall-School House Hostel (1910): Formerly Allan Public School, this building is now a hostel.
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Dixon Hall-School House Hostel, built in 1910.
  • Merchandise Building (1910): This large building was designed by Max Dunning.
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The Merchandise Building, from 1910.
  • Palm House (1910): This building is in Allan Gardens.
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Palm House, built in 1910.
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South African War Memorial, built in 1910.
  • University Of Toronto President's Estate (1910): Formerly the Dunlap Estate, this is the residence of the University of Toronto's president.
University Of Toronto President's Estate, built in 1910.
  • University of Toronto Schools (1910): This school is part of the University of Toronto.
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University of Toronto Schools, built in 1910.
  • Victoria University (1910): This building at Victoria University was designed by Henry Sproatt.
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Victoria University, built in 1910.
  • Birge-Carnegie Library (1911): This library, designed by Sproatt and Rolph, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Birge-Carnegie Library, built in 1911.
  • Miller Lash House (1911): This house in West Hill, Scarborough, is in the American Craftsman style.
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Miller Lash House, built in 1911.
  • Oakwood Collegiate Institute (1911): This high school is in Regal Heights.
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Oakwood Collegiate Institute, built in 1911.
  • Toronto Fire Services Station 344 (1911): This fire station is in The Annex.
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Toronto Fire Services Station 344, built in 1911.
  • Toronto Hydro Junction Substation (1911): This substation is in the Junction Triangle.
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Toronto Hydro Junction Substation, built in 1911.
  • Government Building (1912): This building at Exhibition Place was designed by George W. Gouinlook.
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The Government Building, from 1912.
  • Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Pumphouse (1912): This pumphouse was part of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital complex.
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Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Pumphouse, built in 1912.
  • Lillian Massey Building (1912): This building on Queen's Park, designed by George Martell Miller, is in the Neoclassical style.
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The Lillian Massey Building, from 1912.
  • Manitou Road bridge (1912): This bridge connects parts of the Toronto Islands.
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Manitou Road bridge, built in 1912.
  • Revue Cinema (1912): This historic cinema in Roncesvalles features Art Deco and Edwardian styles.
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The Revue Cinema, built in 1912.
  • Toronto Fire Services Station 346 (1912): This fire station at Exhibition Place is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Toronto Fire Services Station 346, built in 1912.
  • Burwash Hall (1913): This hall at Victoria University, designed by Sproatt and Rolph, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Burwash Hall, built in 1913.
  • Canadian Pacific Building (1913): This building on Yonge Street is in the Edwardian style.
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Canadian Pacific Building, built in 1913.
  • Central Technical School (1913): This large school on Bathurst Street is in the Collegiate Gothic style.
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Central Technical School, built in 1913.
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The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, from 1913.
  • Graphic Arts Building (1913): This building on Richmond Street West is in the Financial District.
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Graphic Arts Building, built in 1913.
  • Kiever Synagogue (1913): This synagogue in Kensington Market is in the Byzantine Revival style.
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Kiever Synagogue, built in 1913.
  • Miller Lash Estate Carriage House (1913): This carriage house in West Hill, Scarborough, is in the American Craftsman style.
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Miller Lash Estate Carriage House, built in 1913.
  • Russell Carhouse (1913): This is another streetcar maintenance facility.
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The Russell Carhouse, built in 1913.
  • St. Augustine's Seminary (1913): This seminary in Cliffside, Scarborough, is in the Beaux Arts style.
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St. Augustine's Seminary, built in 1913.
  • Toronto Public Library Bloor/Gladstone branch (1913): This library branch is in the Beaux-Arts style.
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Toronto Public Library Bloor/Gladstone branch, built in 1913.
  • Toronto Public Library Queen/Saulter branch (1913): This library branch in Riverdale is in the Neoclassical style.
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Toronto Public Library Queen/Saulter branch, built in 1913.
  • Wychwood Barns (1913): Formerly the St. Clair Carhouse, this complex is now a community arts and culture centre.
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Wychwood Barns, built in 1913.
  • Broadview Lofts (1914): This building in Riverdale was converted into lofts.
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Broadview Lofts, built in 1914.
  • Casa Loma (1914): This famous castle-like mansion, designed by E. J. Lennox, is a major tourist attraction. It's in the Gothic Revival style.
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Casa Loma, built in 1914.
  • Dominion Bank Building (1914): This building on King Street West is in the Renaissance Revival style.
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The Dominion Bank Building, from 1914.
  • Guild Inn (1914): This historic inn is located within Guild Park and Gardens in Scarborough.
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The Guild Inn, built in 1914.
  • Old Mill Toronto (1914): This historic mill is now a hotel and event venue.
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The Old Mill Toronto, built in 1914.
  • 299 Queen Street West (1914): This building, designed by Burke, Horwood and White, is in the Gothic Revival style.
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299 Queen Street West, built in 1914.
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The Royal Ontario Museum, built in 1914.
  • Studio Building (1914): This building was an important hub for Canadian artists.
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The Studio Building, from 1914.
  • Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (1914): This church was designed by Frank Wickson and Alfred Holden Gregg.
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Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, built in 1914.
  • Toronto Public Library Weston branch (1914): This library branch in Weston is in the Arts and Crafts style.
Toronto Public Library Weston branch, built in 1914.
  • Agincourt Junior Public School (1915): This school in Agincourt, Scarborough, is in the Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival styles.
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Agincourt Junior Public School, built in 1915.
  • Bishop Strachan School (1915): This private girls' school is in Forest Hill.
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Bishop Strachan School, built in 1915.
  • Danforth Carhouse (1915): This carhouse is on Danforth Avenue.
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Danforth Carhouse, built in 1915.
  • Hart House (1915): This impressive building at the University of Toronto is in the Gothic Collegiate style.
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Hart House, built in 1915.
  • Knox College (1915): This college, designed by Chapman and McGiggin, is in the Collegiate Gothic style.
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Knox College, built in 1915.
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Royal Bank Building, built in 1915.
  • Union Station (1915): This grand train station, designed by Ross and Macdonald and John M. Lyle, is a major transportation hub in the Beaux Arts style.
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Union Station, from 1915.
  • Birch Cliff Public School (1916): This school in Birch Cliff, Scarborough, is in the Neoclassical style.
Birch Cliff Public School, built in 1916.
  • Central Toronto Academy (1916): This school is on Shaw Street.
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Central Toronto Academy, built in 1916.
  • Cherry Street Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge (1916): This unique bridge was designed by Joseph Strauss.
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Cherry Street Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge, built in 1916.
  • Mimico Railway Station (1916): This old train station is in Mimico.
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Mimico Railway Station, built in 1916.
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North Toronto station, built in 1916.
  • Toronto Public Library Beaches branch (1916): This library branch in The Beaches was designed by Eden Smith & Sons.
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Toronto Public Library Beaches branch, built in 1916.
  • Toronto Public Library High Park branch (1916): This library branch in Roncesvalles is in the Gothic Revival style.
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Toronto Public Library High Park branch, built in 1916.
General Services Building, built in 1917.
  • New Toronto Hydro Substation (1917): This substation in New Toronto is in the Edwardian Revival style.
New Toronto Hydro Substation, built in 1917.
  • Dominion Wheel & Foundries Limited (1917): This industrial building is in the West Don Lands.
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Dominion Wheel & Foundries Limited, built in 1917.
  • Toronto Harbour Commission Building (1917): This building on Harbour Street was designed by Chapman and Oxley.
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Toronto Harbour Commission Building, built in 1917.
  • Highland Creek Public School (1918): This school in Highland Creek, Scarborough, was designed by James, Laudon and Hertzberg.
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Highland Creek Public School, built in 1918.
  • Masonic Temple (1918): This building on Yonge Street was designed by William F. Sparling & Co.
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The Masonic Temple, from 1918.
  • Beach Mall (formerly Allen Beach Theatre) (1919): This building in The Beaches was originally a theatre.
Beach Theatre
Beach Mall, built in 1919.
  • Canadian Northern Railway Eastern Lines Locomotive Shop (1919): This shop is in Thorncliffe Park, East York.
Canadian Northern Railway Eastern Lines Locomotive Shop
Canadian Northern Railway Eastern Lines Locomotive Shop, built in 1919.
  • Danforth Music Hall (1919): This historic music venue on Danforth Avenue was designed by Hymes, Feldman and Watson.
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The Danforth Music Hall, from 1919.
  • Ferriers Block (1919): This building on Danforth Avenue is in Greektown.
Ferrier Block
Ferriers Block, built in 1919.
  • George Davis House (1919): This house in The Beaches is in the Tudor Revival style.
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George Davis House, built in 1919.
  • Hart House Theatre (1919): This theatre is part of Hart House at the University of Toronto.
Hart House Theatre, built in 1919.
  • Prince Edward Viaduct (1919): This large bridge, designed by Edmund Burke, connects Bloor Street East across the Don Valley.
Prince Edward Viaduct
The Prince Edward Viaduct, from 1919.
  • Tower Automotive Building (1919): This industrial building in the Junction Triangle is in the Art Deco style.
Tower Automotive Building
Tower Automotive Building, built in 1919.

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