Blake House, 449 Jarvis Street, June 15, 2014. Image by Anthony Sladden.
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7560
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Image by Anthony Sladden
Date of Creation
15 June 2014
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The Blake House, built in 1891, was designed by the renowned architects Knox & Elliot with a mix of Victorian and Second Empire architecture. Its first owner, the Honourable Edward Blake was the second premier of Ontario and leader of the federal liberal party between 1880-1887. He was also the founder of the law firm Blake, Cassels & Graydon, and for many years served the University of Toronto as senator and chancellor.
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Jarvis Street, Sir Oliver Mowat, Mansions
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Tours
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Anthony Sladden
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Blake House, 449 Jarvis Street, June 15, 2014. Image by Anthony Sladden.
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