The property at 271 College Street has design value as a late 19th century commercial building with detailing from the popular architectural styles of the Victorian era, including the Italianate and Renaissance Revival. It is distinguished by its fenestration and extensive corbelled brickwork.
Contextually, the property at 271 College Street is valued for its role in defining, supporting and maintaining the historical character of College Street west of Spadina Avenue, which retains its character as a “Main Street” identified primarily by its late 19th century commercial buildings that set the standard for the scale and setbacks along the thoroughfare.
The building at 271 College Street is historically, visually and physically linked to its setting in the block on the south side of the street between Spadina and Augusta avenues where, directly west, the Alexandrina Block (1887) at 281-289 College Street is listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register.
