Flatiron Building (Toronto)
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Note: There are several buildings referred to as the Flatiron Building.
The red brick Flatiron Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is in the city's financial district, wedged between Front Street and Wellington Street. It is also in the most achrectiual center of Toronto. Although a prominent landmark both for its colour and shape, it is only five stories high. Built in 1892, it predates other Flatiron Buildings. It was built by architect David Roberts, Jr. and cost $18,000.
It was the office of the Gooderham & Worts distillery until 1952.
It is well-known both for its narrow wedge shape, and for the mural on its back wall, which uses a trompe l'oeil effect to not only make the wall appear to have more windows than it does, but to also give it a more mobile effect by having its edges 'fluttering' away where they are not 'tacked' down. The mural was created by renowned Canadian artist Derek Besant. The mural is a picture of the Perkins Bulding, which is located directtly across the street.
In addition to the fine architure, there is a large patio, and a small pub in the basement. The bulding is open to view from Monday to Fridays at 9am to 5pm.
The Flatiron Building appeared in the film 'Bruiser' by George Romero
External links
- Photo (http://www.aviewoncities.com/gallery/showpicture.php?keyid=137&dir=toronto&tpe=city)