Occasional Toronto: Deco On College St

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Deco On College St

I took this pic a few weeks ago before the leaves came out on the trees so that you can see most of the wonderful Art Deco details on this College St building. I couldn't find any info on its original occupant but it was a paint store for many years before becoming a computer store. There is a bit of a campaign going on to attempt to have some of the buildings along this part of College St heritage protected but I'm not sure if it has been successful.
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17 comments:

Lea said...: It is good to see old buildings still being used.
Have a great day!; May 23, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Taken For Granted said...: Your sign makes me wonder if Canadian Computers speak with an accent? Ahy? Fine looking building. Always liked the Deco style.; May 23, 2018 at 9:12 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Well you know I'm loving those Art Deco details Pat, fabulous find!; May 23, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Tom said...: ...this like many buildings here, the lower floors have been destroyed and only the tops retain their former beauty.; May 23, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Sharon said...: I love those decorative touches on this building. It would be great if such pretty buildings could be preserved in some way.; May 23, 2018 at 10:33 AM
William Kendall said...: I like its style. A building worth preserving.; May 23, 2018 at 11:29 AM
eileeninmd said...: Hello, I like the Art Deco style. It would be nice to see some preserved.
Wishing you a happy day!; May 23, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Cloudia said...: I love such old places too!; May 23, 2018 at 1:10 PM
Lesley said...: A clash of cultures between upper and lower storeys.; May 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Jenn said...: Hopefully it has some historic status and is protected, it's a neat building!; May 23, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Catalyst said...: Love the deco. Hate the garishness of the computer store.; May 23, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Bill said...: I hope they can preserve the building. It is still functional and that will help its cause. Its a nice building, I like it.; May 23, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Jim said...: Wonderful art deco details.; May 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM
21 Wits said...: I am a fan of art deco!; May 23, 2018 at 9:29 PM
Small City Scenes said...: Always good to see the older buildings being utilized. And I do like art deco
MB; May 24, 2018 at 2:25 AM
Jackie McGuinness said...: I was there the other day and took pics of those buildings and couldn't find out much about them either.; May 24, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Kate said...: Do hope that wiser minds help save some of these historic buildings!; May 25, 2018 at 9:02 AM