The property is significant both for its architectural importance and its link to the development of Indian Road. The street was developed by the early Toronto architect, John George Howard, on his “Sunnyside” farm east of his famed “High Park” estate. To access his property, Howard laid out Indian Road as a meandering route, purportedly inspired by an aboriginal trail, which was a departure from the grid pattern of streets in Toronto.

The house itself was built for Paul Hahn (1875-1962), who was a member of a famous artistic family. Hahn was a celebrated cellist, music teacher and ornithologist in Toronto who opened a self-named piano store on Yonge Street in 1913 that remains in operation over a century later. Designed with the ideals of William Morris and the arts and crafts movement interpreted by Eden Smith, the tall chimney, irregular plan, steep roof and side entrance of the house speak the same language of Smith’s own family home down the street.

• Architect - Eden Smith  <-- More buildings by this architect.