Name & Location:
131 Madison Avenue
131 Madison Avenue
Toronto
Annex
First Owner:
Lewis A. Howard
Notes:
This property contributes to the Toronto Annex streetscape of the District with a house form building similar in height and front yard setback to its neighbours with a front facing gable. The 2.5 storey detached building with appearance of a side hall plan constructed during the period of significance between 1885 and 1925, architect designed in Edwardian Style with Queen Anne touches and sufficient integrity to permit restoration. Features representative of the Edwardian period include red brick, simplified form and restraint in detail, porch with classical detailing and flat arched windows. The Queen Anne touches are in the projecting bay and oriel windows, as well as the decorated gable. Steel railing on porch roof is non-contributing.
Companies:
The following companies are associated with this building
Building Type:
Detached house
Heritage Status:
Designated under Part V, Ontario Heritage Act
Heritage Conservation District:
West Annex Phase I, Madison Avenue, Heritage Conservation District
