1900 – National Trust Building, 20 King East, Toronto
Architect: George W. Gouinlock
Replaced by a 12-storey office tower completed in 1964 by the architectural firm Marani,
1908 – Union Building, 212 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Architect: Darling & Pearson
This headquarters building was commissioned by the Canadian General Electric Company,
1913 – Canadian Pacific Building, Yonge Street, Toronto
Architect: Darling & Pearson
Construction started in 1911 and was completed by 1913 at the corner of King and Yonge Streets.
1914 – Dominion Bank Building, King Street, Toronto
Architect: Darling & Pearson
Constructed in 1914,
1914 – St. Charles Hotel, Yonge Street, Toronto
Architect: Hynes, Feldman & Watson
Demolished circa 1935.
1915 – Bowles Lunch Room, 7-9 King Street East, Toronto, Canada
Architect: Hand, Harris & Merritt
This multi-city Ontario-based chain included diners in Toronto,
1915 – Royal Bank Building, King Street East, Toronto
Architect: Ross & Macdonald
Commonly referred to by its street address,
1920 – Bankers’ Bond Building, King Street, Toronto, Canada
Architect: J.A. MacKenzie
Constructed 1920 at 60 King Street West,
1921 – Merchants Bank of Canada, King Street, Toronto, Canada
Architect: Darling & Pearson
Described in the architectural press at the time of opening:
“The new Merchants’
1929 – Toronto Star Building, Toronto, Canada
Architect: Chapman & Oxley
The second tallest building yet demolished,
