Thursday, September 17, 2015

Restored And Remade

A couple of blocks west on Queen St W from yesterday's buildings you will find this Second Empire building which was in relatively the same condition as they are. This one has become part of a new structure designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects where just the facade has been retained and restored and a side and back addition have been done. So even though this is a Heritage Conservation District that doesn't mean that changes can't happen. For those of you who know Toronto this was the former location of Silver Snail comics who had been there for many many years! And of course there is another condo tower going up in the background.
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23 comments:

  1. Luis GomezSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Looks nice!

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    Oh I was in Toronto a week ago and every time I visit there seems to be more towering condos morphing the beauty. Love that shot and building. B

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Perfect name too!

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  4. KarlSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Nice renovation, looks good !

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  5. TexWisGirlSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    pretty slick!

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  6. AndySeptember 17, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks for pointing out this was the location of The Silver Snail. I took my kids there many times to updated their comic collections. It looks pretty good in it's present state.

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  7. SharonSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    What an interesting combination of facades all in one building. I like it.

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  8. 21 WitsSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Absolutely, and in my opinion I favor saving, redoing the old over all those new modern wonders!

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  9. William KendallSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I remember dropping in at the Snail at this location when I was in town. Quite a difference!

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  10. KarenSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    I like the mix.

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  11. Laura. MSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Curious facade !!

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  12. VPSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    A curious mix, but the facade looks quite good!

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  13. CloudiaSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    and so the great city lives








    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=




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  14. GosiaSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    what a strange house

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  15. RevrunnerSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    What a name--the Silver Snail! Can't you just imagine some kid telling his mom he's going over to the Silver Snail to buy comics. :-)

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  16. TomSeptember 17, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    I'm having a problem here. The left side is wonderful, but and this is a BIG BUT! Only the top two floors of the Second Empire are wonderful, the first floor is sad!

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  17. LoisSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    It does look nice. I really love those three windows to the right on the third floor!

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  18. BirdmanSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Are there First Empire buildings?

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  19. LowellSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    I like it! Are there any non-condo buildings being built in downown Toronto? I'm not complaining as the condos can afford beautiful views for the people who can afford them!

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  20. StephanieSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Quite interesting!

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  21. Taken For GrantedSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    From your photo I believe this is a clear case of architectural re-muddeling.

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  22. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    This happens a lot here too Pat, it's quite weird to see skyscrapers emerging from heritage facade.. I'm just thankful that at least a little touch of the past remains.

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  23. LindaSeptember 19, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    The wee buildings look very spruce. Not so convinced about the towers.

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