Birkbeck Building
| Birkbeck Building | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Office building |
| Architectural style | Edwardian Baroque |
| Location | 8-10 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | George W. Gouinlock |
| Designated | 1986/06/16 |
The Birkbeck Building is a four-storey office building in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. It is a National Historic Site of Canada.
It was built in 1908–10 for the Canadian Birkbeck Investment and Savings Company. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1986 as an example of a transitional building which combines historical style with modern technology. The Ontario Heritage Foundation restored it in 1987 to use for their offices.[1]
References
- ↑ "Birkbeck Building National Historic Site of Canada". HistoricPlaces.ca. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
Coordinates: 43°39′03″N 79°22′40″W / 43.6508°N 79.3779°W
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