Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Queen St West

It is the old commercial buildings with the unique tenants that make Queen St West so interesting. Pockets of it are being invaded by developers but overall it has retained most of its history. The seven addressses to the right in this pic were built in 1888 and make up the Noble Block, named after the widow Emma Noble who developed them, while the next two were built in 1895. All of them look to be in great shape after all those years.
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21 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlAugust 18, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I do hope developers keep their hands off these wonderful buildings!

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  2. 21 WitsAugust 18, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    It is wonderful that life goes on, especially in such a fine building. Thriving for all, these are the quaint little shops I enjoy visiting!

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  3. SharonAugust 18, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I love the look of this street. It makes me feel like I'm home.

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  4. StephanieAugust 18, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I have the same feeling that I hope the developers keep away from this beautiful building. This style reminds me of Montreal as well.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 18, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    They do indeed Pat, beautifuuly looked after. I see a few bay windows in the centre area, and as for the arched windows.. bliss! I quite like the idea of living in an apartment, preferably over a bakery :)

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  6. VPAugust 18, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    The are great and very well kept, I am sure I would like this neighborhood!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    They remind me of Talbot Street in St Thomas, Ontario!

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  8. William KendallAugust 18, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I really like the style of this set. It seems familiar, so I'm sure I've walked through here.

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  9. cieldequimperAugust 18, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Well done Mrs Noble. I hope these stay as they are for a long time!

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  10. HalcyonAugust 18, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Love these.

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  11. jennyfrecklesAugust 18, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Lovely frontage, worth looking upwards beyond the shop fronts to see the elaborate decorative effects they used all those years ago.

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  12. GosiaAugust 18, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    lovely and interesting building

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  13. RevrunnerAugust 18, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    I'm still waiting for someone to name a city block after me.

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  14. BirdmanAugust 18, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    A neat run of sidewalk shops.

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  15. BlogorattiAugust 18, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Looks to be in great shape no doubt. Good stuff.

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  16. GreenComotionAugust 18, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Hi Pat,
    I hope the builders don't demolish all those beautiful old buildings.
    Having lived in new home (130 year old Victorian Row House), I can appreciate these beauties!
    Nice snap.
    Have a Happy Week!
    Peace :)

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  17. MichelleAugust 18, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Love the look of these buildings.

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  18. TexWisGirlAugust 18, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    very pretty.

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  19. AndyAugust 18, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    If it wasn't for the streetcar tracks this street scene could pass for any small town in Ontario.

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  20. JackAugust 18, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    This is a handsome red-brick block. I hope it is preserved and fends off the tear-down developers.

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  21. RoseAugust 20, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I love those arched sections...and in general love old buildings like these.

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