1915 – Methodist Book Room, Queen Street, Toronto, Canada

Architect: Burke Horwood & White

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“Owing to its close connection with church work, the building was designed in the Gothic style. It has a frontage of one hundred and thirty-five feet on Queen street, two hundred and twenty-two feet on John street and one hundred and ninety-two feet on Richmond street. All of the street fronts are paved with cream matt dazed terra cotta from the granite base to the roof.”


‘The main entrance is on Queen street, and is protected by a cast bronze marquis. The mnin entrance hall is roomy, and is pleasing in appearance, though simple in design. It is decorated with Battachino marble wainscot, mahogany trim and ornamental plaster ceiling. The floor is of square marble tile.”
Construction, January 1916

Later known as the Wesley Building, and afterwards home to Much Music.

Published March 7, 2026 | Last Updated March 10, 2026

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