Whitney Block, Government building in downtown Toronto, Canada.
The Whitney Block features Modern Gothic architectural elements with stone walls, vertical lines, and symmetrical design across its exterior facade.
Architect Francis R. Heakes designed this provincial government structure in 1926 during a period of institutional expansion in Ontario.
The building represents an era when Canadian institutions adopted Gothic Revival architecture to establish connections with British governmental traditions.
Located at coordinates 43.6631, -79.3898, the Whitney Block continues to function as an administrative center for Ontario's provincial operations.
The structure maintains its original Modern Gothic design elements while integrating contemporary administrative requirements for governmental operations.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1926
Architects: Francis R. Heakes
Architectural style: Modern Gothic style
GPS coordinates: 43.66310,-79.38980
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:45
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