I visited Toronto in July 2001, 2007, and 2008. This is such a huge city that it is impossible to see any more than a small fraction of it during any one visit. I plan to add more photographs to this site after additional visits to this city.

The Architectural Index for Ontario does not include any photographs, but it does include numerous citations to published architectural information about Toronto-area buildings.

Churches

Church of the Redeemer

Heliconian Club

This building was formerly the Olivet Congregational Church, built in 1876.

Cathderal Church of St. James

This church was built in 1853.

St. Michael's Church

Other Buildings

Bank of Montreal Building

Located at the corner of Queen and Yonge streets, this building is an excellent example of how a historic building can be retained and incorporated into a modern building. The interior of the original bank building retains the beautiful vaulted ceilings.

Old into New

This Downtown building also incorporates the facade of a heritage building into a modern structure.

Publics Building

This is an example of a former industrial/factory building that has been converted into office space.

Toronto Reference Library

This is one of two main, central libraries in the Toronto Public Library system (the other is located in North York).

Toronto Reference Library -- Interior

This is a rare interior view of the Toronto Reference Library.

Yorkville Public Library

This building is the oldest in the Toronto Public Library system. It was constructed in 1907.

Xerox Building

 

St. Lawrence Market

This is a huge farmers' market, located not too far from the waterfront.

"Narrow" Building

 

Old City Hall

 

Sam The Record Man

The facade of the famous store on Yonge Street. Unfortunately, it had closed just a short time before my visit.

Flatiron Building

I really like the design of flatiron buildings, and this is fine example (though somewhat unusual in brick). It is located on Front Street.

Whitney Block

 

View from the CN Tower

 

Light Well

This is an otherwise undistinguished building, but I like the design of the light well.

(Former) Archives of Ontario Building

 

Yonge Street "Castle"

I know nothing of its history, but I think this is a very cool looking building.

University of Toronto Buildings

Robarts Library

This building is fondly called "Fort Book" by some of the staff that work there.

Unidentified Campus Building

I think that this building is science-related. I really like the two-layer look to the design.

Knox College #1

This is a Presbyterian seminary; it also provides housing for graduate students in other programs.

Knox College #2

 

U of T Law School

 

This file is part of my Canadian Architectural Photographs collection.

Please direct all comments, suggestions, and additions to me at jhd@interbaun.com.

Last Modified: June 15, 2009