Birkbeck Building, Office building in downtown Toronto, Canada
The Birkbeck Building stands four stories tall with classical features, including arched openings, pediments, and marble finishes throughout its symmetrical composition.
Built between 1908 and 1910 for The Canadian Birkbeck Investment and Savings Company, the structure exemplified financial institutions prevalent in Canadian cities before World War I.
The building incorporates elements of Edwardian Baroque architecture with classical details such as bull's eye windows, elaborate cornices, and sculptural surface treatments.
Located at 8-10 Adelaide Street East, the building maintains its original manually operated elevator and features a gallery space with high ceilings and mezzanine level.
The structure combined advanced steel frame construction with fireproof materials, placing it at the forefront of building technology in early 20th century Toronto.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1910
Architectural style: Edwardian architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Address: 8-10 Adelaide Street East
GPS coordinates: 43.65071,-79.37791
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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