Friday, November 24, 2017

Stylish Utility

This wonderful building is actually a substation for Toronto Hydro and the gentleman driving the van out front told me that it is full of switches and transformers. The windows were replaced a few years ago and the brick work has been well maintained since the buildings completion in 1911. I mentioned to the Hydro guy that it would be nice to tour it during our Doors Open event in the city but apparently it would be too dangerous.
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15 comments:

  1. CloudiaNovember 24, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Great post!

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  2. eileeninmdNovember 24, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    Hello, it is a pretty brick building. It is a surprise as to what is inside.
    Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  3. LeaNovember 24, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    A substation inside a building! Amazing!
    My husband, now retired, worked for an electric power company, and yes substations are very dangerous places.
    Have a wonderful week-end!

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  4. LowellNovember 24, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    I agree it is a beautiful old building thats been well-cared for. I was going to ask you to go inside and give us an idea of the interior, but I wouldn't want to be responsible for you pulling the wrong switch and throwing all of Toronto into turmoil! ;))

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  5. TomNovember 24, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    ...classy!

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  6. ChristineNovember 24, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    It would be great to tour inside also but switches & levers & buttons & knobs can prove too tempting for some hands!

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  7. SharonNovember 24, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    What a shame you can't tour it. It is a gorgeous building.

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  8. William KendallNovember 24, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    I like the look of it. There are a couple of stations here that have that kind of character to them- visually interesting as opposed to strictly utilitarian.

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  9. s.cNovember 24, 2017 at 1:08 PM

    Nice building with all kinds of architectonical styles. I like it.

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  10. RevrunnerNovember 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    Could be a truly electrifying tour. :-)

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  11. BillNovember 24, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    A lovely old building. I never knew that they would be dangerous to be in.

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  12. The Furry GnomeNovember 24, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    There are some interesting old hydro buildings around the province.

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  13. AndyNovember 24, 2017 at 9:06 PM

    Over 100 years old and still standing. Awesome.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 26, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Gorgeous old building Pat and so well looked after. How about the big arched windows! Too fabulous!

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  15. JackNovember 27, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Utility buildings from that period are often quite handsome, as this one is. Many have been refurbished and repurposed. I am impressed that this one is still in service.

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