Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Architect: Beck & Eadie, (firm)

Biography
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Address: 44 King Street West
Type of Building: Office Towers
Name of Building: Bank of Nova Scotia
Notes: Occupies the site of the Cawthra House, built in 1852 and demolished in May 1948 - SEE: no. 275 Bay Street. The Bank of Nova Scotia was designed by John M. Lyle in 1928/1929 but built by Mathers & Haldenby (with Beck & Eadie) in 1949-1951. Carved bas-relief panels on the facade designed and executed by sculptor Fred Winkler.

Dates
Building completed 1951

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Architecture and Design 1956 June ? 20
John M. Lyle : toward a Canadian architecture 1982 n/a 114-
Natural cut stone for fine buildings 195? n/a unpgd
Perspectives: Newsletter of the Ontario Assn of Ar 1997 Fall 7-8 5 3
Perspectives: Newsletter of the Ontario Assn of Ar 1997 Spring 30 5 1
Toronto Calling 1951 Oct. 8-11 2 2
Toronto, Carved in Stone 1984 n/a 32

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Address: 40 St. Clair Avenue East
Intersection: Alvin Avenue
Type of Building: Libraries
Name of Building: Deer Park Library

Dates
Building completed 1952
Altered c1981 reno

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Canadian Architect 1981 Aug/Se 45-46 26 8/9
Historical Walking Tour of Deer Park 1996 n/a 38-39

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Address: 3083 Yonge Street
Type of Building: Libraries
Name of Building: George H. Locke Memorial Library

Dates
Building completed 1949
Altered 1982-83

Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
Lawrence Park Walk 1982 n/a 9