Birkbeck Building

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted May, 2010

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:

Plaque coordinates: 43.650563 -79.378281

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 Trust in 1987.

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Edwardian Baroque
Ontario Heritage Trust

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