Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Triangles - City Daily Photo Theme Day

The CDP theme for April is triangles and the most famous triangle in Toronto is probably the FlatIron Building at the intersection of Church, Front & Wellington Streets. It was designed by architect Derek Besant and constructed in 1892 for the Godderham & Worts distillers to be used as their office which they did until 1952.  It continues to be used for various offices although the bottom floor which is slightly below grade is a pub.
Taking part in Theme Day. To see more triangles from around the world click here.
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33 comments:

  1. Luis GomezApril 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Love it! What a beautiful shot. Thank you.

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  2. LowellApril 1, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    A gorgeous building and lots of triangles! Great post!

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  3. TexWisGirlApril 1, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    it is neat!

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  4. HalcyonApril 1, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I always liked Toronto's "flatiron" building. :)

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  5. HalcyonApril 1, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I always liked Toronto's "flatiron" building. :)

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  6. RevrunnerApril 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    I think these triangular buildings are just so distinctive that they almost define an area of a city. I hope they are long preserved. (Not sure I'd want to have to escape using those stairs, though!)

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  7. SharonApril 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    That's the second flatiron building I've seen today and it's a perfect choice for the theme.

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  8. KarenApril 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    A true landmark building in TO!

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  9. AnonymousApril 1, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Great shot of a beautiful looking building.

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  10. Laura. MApril 1, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    I like how you combined the two buildings!!!

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  11. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    How contrasting! Great composition, love it!

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  12. AndyApril 1, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    A longtime icon of Toronto.

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  13. William KendallApril 1, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    It is such a visually appealing building. Terrific choice, RedPat!

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  14. cieldequimperApril 1, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Absolutely love it!

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  15. KayApril 1, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    A beautiful old flatiron building! Great choice for today, and a very nice post!

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  16. DebApril 1, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Lovely old building, love that redbrick and the shape is perfect for theme day.

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  17. JimApril 1, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    A beautiful building.

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  18. Jackie McGuinnessApril 1, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Red Pat! Perfect!!!

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  19. LoisApril 1, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    That building is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for Theme Day!

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  20. JackApril 1, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Even if this wonderful building wasn't ablaze in triangles, this image would be a triumph. I love seeing the vintage red brick building in the midst of the glass walled modern buildings. What a setting.

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  21. RandyApril 1, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Awesome building. You found some nice triangles.

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  22. PerthDailyPhotoApril 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Totally agree with Jack Pat, this has to be one of the most photogenic buildings I've seen. The blue turrets are the icing in the cake.. would they be verdigrised metal?

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 1, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    What a fabulous study in contrasts. For me, it is the old architecture of the flatiron building with its beautifully appointed trim and roof.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  24. CarraolApril 2, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    Magnificent find, a beautiful architecture, love the whole concept and its back view is superb! Did not know the existence of another building with the same name as the New Yorker!

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  25. wilfApril 2, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    Gorgeous building, nice shot!

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  26. Tanya BreeseApril 2, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    oh that is a beautiful building!

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  27. DarylApril 2, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    i love it, its the perfect interpretation of the theme!

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  28. Peter van den BesselaarApril 2, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Very nice atmosphere

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  29. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 2, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    The modern buildings in contrast make this photo extra special. Bravo.

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  30. LOLfromPasaApril 3, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    If I were standing there, I would certainly be taking photos of this fabulous building. Love it!

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  31. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 3, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful building! It sure fits your theme.

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  32. EG CameraGirlApril 3, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Great, RedPat! I like the shape and colours of this building.

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  33. Babzy.BApril 4, 2014 at 3:04 AM

    very nice building and triangle :)

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