McLaughlin Motor Car Showroom, Automotive dealership building in Bay Street, Toronto, Canada
The McLaughlin Motor Car Showroom is a sales building on Bay Street in Toronto completed in 1925 with distinctive Gothic features and large display windows. The structure spans multiple floors with ornate stone details and was later integrated with a seven-level underground parking garage.
The building was commissioned in 1925 following General Motors' acquisition of the McLaughlin Motor Car Company from Oshawa. This marked a turning point in Canadian automotive trade and Toronto's growth as a center for the car industry.
The building reflects Toronto's early embrace of automobiles and shows how luxury goods were displayed to the public in the 1920s. The large shop windows were designed to attract passersby who wanted to view the latest cars available.
The entrance sits directly on Bay Street, making it easy for visitors to locate. The building preserves its original exterior appearance while being surrounded by modern facilities currently used as residential space.
The entire historic facade was carefully dismantled and stored during renovation work on the site. The pieces were later reassembled with precision to restore the original appearance.
GPS coordinates: 43.66160,-79.38630
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25
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