Station #315, 132 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto. This is one of the city's oldest stations built in 1878. It is a two storey structure with an eight storey clock tower. The current tower partially rebuilt in 1972, after the tower and its clock were set ablaze by an arsonist. (sic) The tower's clock was not salvageable, and a replica replaced the original when the tower was rebuilt over the course of 1972 to 1973.
I have heard that the fire department also use these towers as a drying cupboard for wet hoses. Perhaps it is true. Why not.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty building, they restored it very well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool shot, Andy! Love the sunburst!
ReplyDeleteI was doing a Jane's walk yesterday and we went by there and I was going to take a pic but the sun was right behind the tower so I didn't. Your pic is super, Andy!
ReplyDeleteI agree with SC - the towers were designed to air out the hoses. Nice photo - no leaning lines.
ReplyDeleteThat tower is amazing - I love how it looms so majestically in your photo!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite an impressive tower. Is it used as a fire lookout or for training purposes?
ReplyDeleteI am glad the tower was restored. It would look sad without a tall tower.
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