This building has a two-storey apartment on the top floor designed by Philip Johnson for Noah Torno and his wife Rose. The Torno Penthouse has been declared a heritage structure, though the rest of the building has not. In April, 2006, it was announced that 11 storeys of condominium will be added to the top of this building.
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Canadian Building Date - May 1960 Page - 86 Notes - Advertisement.
Inventory of Heritage Properties Author - City of Toronto More information
The Globe and Mail Date - April 28, 2006 Page - G4 Notes - Article about 11 storey addition to this building that will preserve the Torno penthouse.
The Globe and Mail Date - December 5, 1960 Page - 30 Notes - Small advertisement indicating that a client has moved into the new building, therefore, completed in 1960.
The Globe and Mail Date - February 5, 2007 Page - M1 Notes - Article about high end condos mentions this building.
The Globe and Mail Author - John Bentley Mays Date - June 30, 2006 Page - G15 Notes - Article about extension of condo and the Torno Apartment.
The Globe and Mail Author - Terrence Belford Date - June 12, 2009 Page - G5 Notes - Article praising the addition on top of this building.
Toronto Star Date - July 15, 2006 Page - P1 Notes - Large article about the construction of six new floors on this building.
Toronto Star Author - Bruce Demara Date - March 19, 2005 Notes - Article on preservation of Philip Johnson apartment on the top of this building.
