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696-700 Yonge Street

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photo credit, courtesy of Lindsay Wu

Yonge Street Elevation, 696-700 Yonge Street Toronto - 2018 or 2019 - Photograph by Adam Wynne

AT RISK INFORMATION

At risk status

This building is at Risk

Information:

696-700 Yonge Street, Toronto is undergoing a demolition by deterioration (demolition by neglect). The property has been vacant for approximately 10 years (as of 2020) and is in a declining state of upkeep. Nearby community organizations have expressed concerns over the present state and future of the building.

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name & Location:

696-700 Yonge Street
696-700 Yonge Street
Toronto
Bay-Cloverhill

Year Completed:

1954

OTHER IDENTIFICATION

Notes:

This building is designed in the International Style, with a clean facade and balanced proportions. Distinguishing features of this building are its continuous ribbon windows. They create a continuous band of windows from the west facade to the north facade, to the east facade, and extend partially into the southern facade as well. Buff brick is used on the spandrels between the windows. The main floor is clad with green marble, which frames the entrances. That same marble covers the main floor eastern and northern facade.

Status:

Completed

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BUILDING DATA

Building Type:

Low-rise

Current Use:

Commercial

Heritage Status:

Designated under Part V, Ontario Heritage Act

Main Style:

International style <-- More buildings in this style.

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