Stewart Building

Stewart Building is a heritage-designated university structure at the University of Toronto featuring Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with stone masonry throughout. The exterior displays elaborate arches, decorative stonework, and carved details characteristic of this architectural style.

The building was designed by architect E.J. Lennox in 1894 originally for the Toronto Athletic Club as a private facility. It later served as a school and government office before becoming part of the University of Toronto campus.

The stone arches and ornamental details reflect the architectural language of the Victorian era and continue to define the campus appearance today. Visitors can see this skilled craftsmanship in every detail of the exterior.

The building sits on College Street in downtown Toronto and is easily accessible by public transportation and on foot. The exterior can be viewed freely by the public while the interior serves academic departments and is not open for casual visits.

The structure retained its original stone exterior while its interior spaces were completely renovated to serve modern university functions. This balance between preserving the historic shell and updating the working spaces shows how heritage buildings can adapt to contemporary use.

Location: Toronto

Inception: 1894

Architects: E. J. Lennox

Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque

Address: 149 College Street, Toronto ON

GPS coordinates: 43.65925,-79.39197

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06