St. Lawrence in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Standard Woollen Mills Building

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

1. Standard Woollen Mills Building Marker

Inscription. This former industrial building was constructed in phases over two decades as Standard Woollen Mills expanded its operations. The earliest portion, constructed in 1882 and distinguished by its buff and blackened brick detailing, was designed by E.J. Lennox, one of Toronto's most celebrated architects. The plain, red brick eastern section and fourth floors were later additions. Owned by Standard Woollen Mills until 1926, the building was converted for use by the Canadian Opera Company in 1987.

Designated, under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1983

Erected 2011 by Heritage Toronto.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 43° 39.058′ N, 79° 21.897′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in St. Lawrence. It is on Front Street East 0.1 kilometers west of Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Front Street East, Toronto ON M5A 1E8, Canada.

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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Consumers’ Gas Company Purifying House (within shouting distance of this marker); 219-221 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Consumers’ Gas Company Engine and Pump House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Consumers’ Gas Company Condenser House (about 90 meters away); Reid Lumber Company (about 120 meters away); Tavern and Druggist Shop (about 150 meters away); Charles Steinle Meat Packing Company (about 150 meters away); Stagg Inn (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

2. Standard Woollen Mills Building Marker

Former Standard Woollen Mills Building (Joey and Tobey Tannenbaum Opera Centre), 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025

3. Former Standard Woollen Mills Building (Joey and Tobey Tannenbaum Opera Centre), 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.