Name & Location:
St. Lawrence Market
91 Front Street East
Toronto
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Alternate Name:
South St. Lawrence Market, Old City Hall
Notes:
This structure incorporates Toronto´s first city hall, now the Market Gallery. The market was rebuilt in 1850, and again in 1904 (by the City Architect). This property’s contribution lies in the structure’s age (1844); its
historic association with the City of Toronto’s first official City Hall; its
continuous function as the St. Lawrence Market and a community
hub within the District; its association with prominent Toronto
architects William Thomas and Henry Langley; its relation to North St.
Lawrence Market; its function as a city-wide landmark and spatial and
social anchor for the District; 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), its prominent siting at the corner of
Jarvis Street and Front Street East and its function as a view terminus
when looking east along Front Street.
Companies:
The following companies are associated with this building
Heritage Status:
Designated under Part IV and Part V, Ontario Heritage Act
Heritage Conservation District:
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District
