Birkbeck Building
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque in front of this building at 10 Adelaide Street East mentions its 'rich Edwardian Baroque details'. Unfortunately, I have no idea what that means! But anyway...here's the info on the plaque:
In its rich Edwardian Baroque details, classical composition, steel frame and fireproofed surfaces, the Birkbeck Building represents a transitional period of urban commercial design which combined historical style with modern technology. Built in 1908 for the Canadian Birkbeck Investment and Savings Company, this four-storey office building is typical of many small financial institutions prevalent in central business districts of Canadian cities before World War I. Designed by George W. Gouinlock, the Birkbeck Building was restored by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1987.
Location Co-ordinates: 43.650563 -79.378281
Photo by Alan L Brown - September 2006
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