The Daniel Brooke Building - Toronto, ON - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

There are many buildings in this area of Toronto that were built when Toronto was still called York (pre-1834). The Daniel Brooke Building has been on this spot for over 175 years. The building is five storeys and has large rectangular windows, on each floor, along the front and side, that you can see from the street, as well as dormer windows on the top floor. It is built with cream coloured bricks and is Georgian architectural style. The ground floor of the building is now retail.


The black oval plaque can be found on the building on the northeast corner of King Street East and Jarvis Street, facing Jarvis Street.

The plaque reads:

"The Daniel Brooke Building
This building was first constructed in 1833 for owner Daniel Brooke, a prominent merchant in the Town of York. It was substantially rebuilt between 1848-1849 prior to the Great Fire of April 1849 which started in a nearby stable. While much of the business district was destroyed, this building escaped major damage. It housed a variety of commercial enterprises over the years, including the prosperous wholesale grocery business of James Austin and Patrick Foy in the 1840s. Austin went on to become a president of the Consumers' Gas Company and of the Dominion Bank. His home, Spadina, became a museum in 1984. During the mid-19th century, the Daniel Brooke building contained the offices of The Patriot, an influential conservative newspaper. The block is a rare example of Georgian architecture in Toronto.

Toronto Historical Board, 1994"

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Group that erected the marker: Toronto Historical Board Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 150 King Street East Toronto, ON Canada M5C 1G9 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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