Saturday, December 11, 2010

41 Shanly


This super building was the first legal loft conversion in Toronto back in 1981. What had been the Dominion Felt Works was renovated and turned into 10 two and three storey lofts with fireplaces, rooftop terraces, exposed brick walls and 12 ft ceilings. When I went by I noticed that it has had a new grey paint job - so chic compared to the derelict old factory it had been!

9 comments:

LĂșcia said...

It must be amazing inside!
The painted number is very, very stylish! ;-)

Mo said...

Just needs a few colourful flowers now

Anonymous said...

Looks pretty cool!
Now I am curious how it looks on the inside!
I am lucky enough myself to live in old grain silo turned into apartments!
Have a wonderful sunday!

RedPat said...

Eyeliquor - Me too - will have to wait for one to go on sale and go for a peek. I am in an old factory too.

Randy said...

Ooo I wonder what they look like indoors. Nice shot!

Anonymous said...

Nice story and building. I also want to see other property....

mary said...

Have had my eye on this one for years. If you hear about a sale please contact me, I too would love to see inside.

Sharon said...

Looks like a great renovation job. I love the way the address number is blended into the paint job.

EG CameraGirl said...

I didn't know this was the first legal loft conversion. I like learning new things. :)