Name & Location:
Armory Hotel
10-12 Market Street
Toronto
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Alternate Name:
Old Fish Market
Notes:
An eleven storey condominium was proposed for this site around 2006, but it did not proceed. This property’s contribution lies in the structure’s age (1858) and its
relation to the topography of Market Street which reflects the early
19th century shoreline and subsequent infill. The structure also
contributes to the physical character of the District through its
materiality (polychrome brickwork with stone detailing) and its
prominent siting across from the South St. Lawrence Market. The
property also contributes to the District’s historic value as the
structure’s historic uses have echoed the evolution of the District,
functioning as a hotel in the late 19th century, converting to light
industrial uses in the early 20th century, falling into disrepair in the
mid-20th century and being revitalized in the early 21st century.
Heritage Status:
Designated under Part IV and Part V, Ontario Heritage Act
Heritage Conservation District:
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District
