Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Architect: Kauffman, William


Biography
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Address: 0 King Street West
Intersection: York Street
Type of Building: Hotels
Name of Building: Rossin House Hotel
Notes: Building originally designed by a Mr. Otis of Buffalo, but the project was managed by architect William Kauffman. Hotel was gutted by fire in Nov. 1862. Re-built by William Kauffman in 1865-1867. It was renamed the Prince George Hotel c.1913. It was converted to various commerical uses during the depression, and demolished in 1969.

Dates
Building completed 1855-1856
Officially opened May 1857
Demolished 1969

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Lost Toronto : images of the city's past 1996 n/a

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Address: 18 Toronto Street
Type of Building: Clubhouses
Name of Building: Masonic Hall
Notes: Cumberland & Storm may have designed the furniture. Purchased by the Canada Permanent Mortgage company in 1876. By 1901 the space was converted to offices. In 1930, the building was taken over by the Excelsior Life Company, was demolished in 1964-1965 and replaced by an office tower.

Dates
Demolished 1962

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Fred Cumberland : Building the Victorian Dream 1997 n/a 129
Lost Toronto : images of the city's past 1993 n/a 104-5

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Address: 58 Wellington Street East
Type of Building: Banks
Name of Building: Bank of Toronto

Dates
Building completed 1862-1863
Demolished 1961

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Lost Toronto : images of the city's past 1993 n/a 70-71
National Post 2000 Aug. F6,F7 Mon. 19th
Toronto Calling 1950 Feb. 11 1 4
Toronto Star 1966 Feb. 6 Wed. 9th