Watercolour by architect D. B. Dick, c. 1880s. Image: Archives of Ontario
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Watercolour by architect D. B. Dick, c. 1880s. Image: Archives of Ontario
Description
This house on O'Connor Drive was built for prominent businessman John F. Taylor, a descendant of one of East York's founding families. Designed in the Queen Anne Revival style by Toronto architect David B. Dick, the residence features an asymmetrical design, distinctive corner tower, and shaped gables.
David Brash Dick (1846-1925) was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1873.
After immigrating to Canada in 1873, he practised in partnership with Robert Grant briefly from 1874 to 1876 before continuing on his own until 1902, after which, he retired and returned to England.
Amongst Dick's important clients were the Consumer Gas Company and the William Davies business. Noteworthy work includes the renovations to University College after the fire of 1890.