Detail of façade showing Flemish bond above moulding and running bond with an indented header course every sixth row, known as a common bond, below moulding.
Building shown on the left along with its neighbour, 46 Queensway, during the construction of The Queensway in 1956 (Toronto Public Library Archives).
BUILDING INFORMATION
Name & Location:
Claude Apartments 1 Claude Avenue Toronto High Park-Swansea
Year Completed:
1930
OTHER IDENTIFICATION
Alternate Name:
High Park Square
Notes:
A notable feature of this understated U-shaped Art Deco apartment building is the Flemish bond of its second and third-floor brick, a method of bricklaying traditionally used for its strength.