Built in 1930 the Dominion Bank is located on the southwest corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets in The City Of Toronto. It has been designated heritage site by the Toronto Historical Board.
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No longer a bank it is now the Elephant and Castle Pub. Designed in 1930 by John M. Lyle, with carvings that represent Canadian agriculture and industry.
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Another one on the outside of the building is a large medallion that pays tribute to Queen Victoria. .
Why is it olad buildings like this get taken over and used for pubs and food places. It;'s the same over here
ReplyDeleteIt is almost dwarfed by the big building behind. A pub, hmmm, at least it is not demolished.
ReplyDeleteNice art deco. Those details are now missing in architecture. Must be a nice place for taking a pint.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Victoria would think about a bank turned into a pub. :))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details!
ReplyDeleteI really like those medallion like carvings on the building.
ReplyDeleteIt's an elegant building so I'd guess the pub is also quite elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of shots!
ReplyDeleteIt has that 'art deco' look that I love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely building.
ReplyDeleteExcellent details. I've seen the building before, but it's been awhile.
ReplyDeleteHasn't that intersection changed so much, Andy?
ReplyDeleteThere wonderful photos, Andy. Very clear. Tripod?
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