Gooderham Building

The Gooderham Building is an iconic part of Toronto, with an irresistible old-world charm. Before its grand opening in 1891 at the intersection of Front and Wellington Streets, the corner was occupied by its smaller and shorter predecessor, the Coffin Block. Built at the request of George Gooderham, founder of the Gooderham and Worts distillery, the building served as an office until 1952. A few years later, it was sold by the family. Thereafter, it underwent frequent change in ownership and several renovations before being designated as a historic heritage site in 1975. Both, its unique history, and striking appearance captures our attention. Like a few of its famous North American counterparts, the Gooderham Building has a distinctive triangular shape reminiscent of an iron. This is precisely why it is sometimes called the Flatiron Building. Designed in a Romanesque Revival style, the building also has a stunning trompe-l’œil mural on its rear façade – making the wall appear to have more windows than it does. This remarkable artwork was created in 1980 by Canadian artist Derek Michael Besant. Now, enough talking! Stand in front of the red-brick building, with the sleek metallic skyscrapers in the background, and you’ll get the perfect contrast for a stunning photo.

Allez, assez bavardé ! Positionnez-vous à l’avant de la bâtisse en brique rouge, avec les buildings métallisés en arrière-fond, et vous verrez que vous obtiendrez le contraste équilibré pour une photo souvenir particulièrement redoutable.