Burroughes Building, Commercial building in Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
The Burroughes Building is a commercial structure spanning six floors on Queen Street West that retains original wooden details and restored vintage elevators throughout its interior. Retail stores occupy the first two levels, while the middle sections house office spaces available to commercial tenants.
The F.C. Burroughes Furniture Company built this structure in 1907 as a department store, then expanded it eastward in 1910 to create a flagship retail complex. The two-phase construction made it a prominent commercial landmark on the street.
The sixth floor and rooftop terrace serve as exhibition and event spaces, drawing artists and organizers who appreciate the building's early-20th-century character. These areas have become known in Toronto's creative community for hosting film festival activations and gatherings.
The building is accessible to visitors during business hours, with ground-level retail areas easy to enter for browsing. Upper sections may have restricted access depending on events or exhibitions, so checking ahead about what is open to the public is helpful.
The building preserves an original painted wall mural from the early 1900s that survived intact despite the structural expansion on the eastern side. This early artwork remains visible today as a testament to careful restoration work over the decades.
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