Christie, Brown & Co. Stable Heritage Property plaque, 2019
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Resource ID
7540
Access
Open
Date of Creation
2019
Description
This building was once a stable that housed horses and wagons for one of Canada’s largest biscuit manufacturers. From here, Christie, Brown & Co. delivered baked goods prepared at its Adelaide Street factory across Toronto.
Designed by the architectural firm of Sproatt & Rolph, the building’s Beaux-Arts Classical style was popular at the turn of the 20th century for its appearance of stability and grandeur. With elements such as the contrasting stone trim and arcade windows, it was built to reflect the appearance of the nearby Christie factory. The state-of-the-art stable included two floors of wagon storage with a purpose-made elevator, stalls in the back for the care of sick horses, and a central horse shower underneath a large skylight.
Founded by Scottish-born businessman William Christie (1829–1900), Christie, Brown & Co. manufactured over 400 types of baked goods at its peak. In 1928, Nabisco acquired the company. The stable was later used as a garage, seed plant, and film production office. It is now part of a residential complex.
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Historical Themes
Architectural Heritage, Business History, Food and Drink
Time Period
1900-1953
Caption
Christie, Brown & Co. Stable Heritage Property plaque, 2019
Marker lat / long: 43.653515, -79.364853 (WGS84)
