Unbuilt Toronto

1890 – Unplaced Design for Confederation Life Building, Toronto, Ontario

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Unplaced entry in architectural competition, probably because of its lack of visual impact – impressions of solidity and wealth were important to banking, financial and insurance companies at this time.

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Published May 19, 2026

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