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McCarten Building

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BUILDING INFORMATION
Name & Location:
McCarten Building
993 Queen Street East
Toronto
West Queen West
Owner:
William Coukell
First Owner:
McCarten
First Occupant:
Henry McCarten
Year Completed:
1887
OTHER IDENTIFICATION
Notes:

McCarten House was built by Henry McCarten in 1887, for his business McCarten Flour and Feed. The main 3 storey block on Queen Street was constructed 1895. The building was restored between 1985 and 2000 by Mr. Carl William Stryg for use as a private residence and restaurant on ground floor. The lane behind the building was named after Mr. Stryg after his death in 2014. His restoration of the property pioneered the rebirth of Leslieville. He was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by Heritage Toronto in 2001. The interior, while not included in the heritage attributes of the property, contains fine plasterwork, woodwork, Eastlake hardware and fireplace, meticulously restored by Mr. Stryg. The interior photos are from an article by Dave Le Blanc for the Globe and Mail. Mr. Stryg was a dancer, singer, and founded Coach House Bakery, a successful shortbread company that continues to operate on nearby Carlaw Avenue.

Status:
Completed
Map:
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BUILDING DATA
Building Type:
Commercial block
Current Use:
Residential
Former Use:
Stables, Livery and Feed Business, Hello Toast Res
Heritage Status:
Listed
Main Style:
Italianate   <--  More buildings in this style.
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