Arcade Building, Office building in downtown Toronto, Canada
The Arcade Building is a ten-story structure with steel and glass construction located at 137 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto. The ground floor contains a fitness center while the upper floors provide office space for multiple businesses.
The current building replaced the original Yonge Street Arcade from 1884, which was Canada's first indoor shopping center with more than 50 retail shops. This reconstruction marked a shift from retail commerce to modern office and mixed-use development.
The building now houses a fitness center and office spaces where retail shops once filled the ground floor and upper levels. This shift in use shows how downtown Toronto's commercial landscape has evolved over time.
The building sits in a central location on Yonge Street and is easily accessible by public transportation. The ground floor entrance is clearly marked and welcoming to visitors exploring the downtown area.
The facade has been illuminated with LED lighting since 2008, creating a colorful display that catches the eye in the evening hours. This lighting installation has become a distinctive feature of the Yonge Street streetscape.
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