5-7 St. Nicholas Street, 1896-1907, Heritage Property Plaque
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Resource ID
11728
Access
Open
Address
7 St Nicholas St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W5
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
2024
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5-7 St. Nicholas Street, 1896-1907, Heritage Property Plaque
Description
Built by the Provident Investment and Mortgage Guarantee Co. as stables and storage, 5 St. Nicholas Street was later owned by cabinetmakers Joseph and Emma Limon. In 1905, they rented the stables to William and Rachel Wilson, who eventually added a three-level stable and storage building next door at 7 St. Nicholas Street in brick, later known as the William Wilson Livery Storage Building. By 1940, the Wilsons’ property was an “auto parking station” or parking lot, reflecting the increased popularity of cars. In 1950, both buildings were converted to storage, with businesses on the ground floor, and in 1960, Don Cullen opened the Bohemian Embassy at 7 St. Nicholas Street.