Architectural Index for Ontario


Information on Building Name: Union Station - Second
Address: 0 Station Street
Type of Building: Railway Stations
Name of Building: Union Station - Second
Notes: 1893-1894 addition by Strickland & Symonds was built on the south side of Front Street. It was connected to the 1873 building by a long concourse which bridged Station Street. For the THIRD (present) Union Station, see: 65 Front Street West.

Dates
Foundation started 1871
Cornerstone laid June 1872
Building completed 1871-1873
Altered 1893-894
Demolished Oct. 1927

Architects: Hannaford E.P.
Strickland & Symonds (firm)
Journal or book Year Month Page Vol. No.
A Street Called Front 1983 n/a 12-13
Lost Toronto : images of the city's past 1993 n/a 38-40
Metallic Roof Co. of Canada Ltd. 1900 n/a f.129
Romanesque Head Office of Confederation Life Assn. 1997 n/a 17
Selected Papers / Society for the Study of Arch... 1977 n/a 40 2
Toronto Star 1981 Sept F18 Sun 27th