Monday, 20 February 2012

Forgot One....

And right across the street from me, too.

A Toronto landmark, The Redpath Furniture Store is closing after 104 years of business.

To be replaced by......

Of course - a condo.

A 35 story condo.

Ha! Chump change compared to everything else that is going up in this neighbourhood.

Although 104 isn't all that old, this industrial style building reflects a touch of whimsy, often evident in architecture from that era.

But you have to give the developer credit for blowing a bit of smoke up the old building's chimney to make it think it may have an after life - when the sign states "The existing Redpath Furniture Store will be partially retained."

Good one!

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