The Flatiron Building was built in 1891 and is one of the most photographed buildings in Toronto. It was purchased from the Goodenham family who were in the distillery business and owned Gooderham and Worts Distillery.
It was designed by architect David Roberts and its unique shape makes it the first flatiron building preceding the Flatiron building in New York. This red brick Gothic Romanesque landmark is located in downtown Toronto at the intersection of Front st. Wellington St. and Church Street.
In 1975 the Flatiron building was declared a National Historic Site. At the back of the building a mural is painted by Canadian artist Derek Besant which is a mirror image of the building across the street.For more takes on the letter "F" visit ABC Wednesday. Thanks to Denise for all her hard work!
Love this post.And all of your others,too.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, really interesting background on the building! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat was a good one for the F. Love it. Have a fun abc:)
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous photo of the varying types of buildings from the old to the new. love it - take care, Judith
ReplyDeleteI understand and think it is terrific that they declared this flatiron building to be a National Historic Site. It is a Ffffantastic, fffabulous and funky F. Graet choice.
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This is a very interesting photo! Lots to see. It almost looks like a clever mirror effect.
ReplyDeleteInteresting story too.
Funny - when we went to Toronto and wanted to photograph the Flatiron Building it was festooned with scaffolding, too! Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteI think I must have stood in exactly the same spot as you to take one of my shots.
I love the flatiron bldg in NYC, but have never seen this one...thanks for showing it...alot of different bldgs...even better when enlarged...
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I didn't recognize the word flatiron as a building type - even though I have seen them. Good post!
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