1896 – Temple Building, Bay & Richmond Sts., Toronto
Architect: George Gouinlock
The Temple Building at Bay and Richmond streets is regarded as one of the city’s first skyscrapers. Erected by the Independent Order of Foresters as their world headquarters. It was Toronto’s tallest building until the Trader’s Bank Building was built in 1905. The building was demolished in 1970 to make way for the Queen-Bay Centre.
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Clerkin, Paul (2013, August 29). *1896 – Temple Building, Bay & Richmond Sts., Toronto*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/temple-building-bay-1900/ (Updated 2026, May 19)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1896 – Temple Building, Bay & Richmond Sts., Toronto." *Archiseek.com*, 29 Aug. 2013, https://www.archiseek.com/temple-building-bay-1900/. Updated 19 May. 2026.
Published August 29, 2013 | Last Updated May 19, 2026
