Need Some TLC
These two Second Empire buildings are found on Queen St West and have heritage protection and are actually in the Queen Street Heritage Conservation District which applies to several blocks of buildings. They both look like they could use a bit of TLC (tender loving care) soon. You can see behind them the threat of condo development that is happening all over Toronto. Kops is an independent record store while the Condom Shack needs no explanation. I'll show one of their neighbours in this very high rent area tomorrow.
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Love the condom shack never seen one like that here
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast with the buildings behind them !
ReplyDeleteThe condom shack is very funny. I'm not sure why. Maybe 'cause I've never seen a condom boutique before. Things have sure changed from the days when condoms were hidden behind the drugstore counter and you had to whisper to the pharmacist what you wanted, hoping no one overheard you. :)
ReplyDeleteCondom shack? Oh, that's something new...
ReplyDeleteFine old architecture here. They could do with a layer of paint.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a condom boutique before. It seems like an unlikely enterprise. These old store fronts are disappearing way too fast.
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly in complete contrast to what looms behind them!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely need some work!
ReplyDeleteI have been in Kops before and have looked in the window of the Shack. :) Condos seem to be the way of the downtown residents.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness these buildings are under heritage protection. I like their charm.
ReplyDeleteI know this part of town! Heritage protection doesn't always mean much in Toronto though. Sometimes the "fines" are less important than they money to be made through "development".
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, the colors actually make them look somewhat better, but TLC is for sure needed!
ReplyDeleteI am a big Second Empire style fan and these sure could use am lot of TLC! Boy have times changed, a condom shack, oh boy.
ReplyDeleteI like these little pockets of the past living on
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Never seen a Condom store before. Thought they were available at all drug stores. Perhaps they specialize in unique condoms. Perhaps they sell lots of condoms to the condos behind them.
ReplyDeletethey definitely need some sprucing up.
ReplyDeleteOh you Canadians, what a risque bunch you are.
ReplyDeleteCute buildings! Funny that the Condom Shack is painted baby blue and pink.
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet looking buildings. Definitely more human scale than the building behind them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful old architecture!
ReplyDeleteOh my...
ReplyDeleteThe buildings would be great with a little TLC for sure.
Great to see them protected.
ReplyDeleteWow ... I've never seen that type of store anywhere. It's interesting the way big cities change over time.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Now that's a sign of the times!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautifully quirky buildings here Pat, thank goodness they're under 'protection':)
ReplyDeleteP.s. yes interesting times, VERY happy Tony is out. Now we'll have to wait and see if Malcom is any better :) not sure why but he does make me feel a little more confident!
I like their colors, it is very original ;))
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