369 Carlaw Ave, Heritage Property plaque, 2018.
Resource ID
739
Access
Open
Address
369 Carlaw Avenue
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2018
Historical Themes
Public Works
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1900-1953
Caption
369 Carlaw Ave, Heritage Property plaque, 2018.
Description
1916(with additions)
This two-storey substation was built by the Toronto Hydro-Electric System (THES) to provide electricity for homes, factories, and other businesses in this fast-growing part of the city. Under the supervision of THES architect Albert Salisbury, the company built an Edwardian Classical structure that was big enough to hide large electrical transformers and switches within its walls. The red brick and terracotta façade was decorated with pilasters and large windows with round tops. During its first 10 years, the substation included a storefront at its northwest corner where customers could pay bills and buy electrical appliances such as cookers, irons, and fans. The building was greatly expanded in 1924 and 1929 and it remains an active electrical substation.
City of Toronto Heritage Register
Marker lat / long: 43.666642, -79.342028 (WGS84)