Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Tank House 7 (Denaturing Room)
1887
Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025
1. Tank House 7 (Denaturing Room) Marker
In 1920, the Canadian government granted Gooderham & Worts the right to denature' alcohol (render it undrinkable by adding chemicals) for industrial use. Tank House 7 was adapted to house the denaturing operation.
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1976
Erected 2011 by Heritage Toronto.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 43° 39.03′ N, 79° 21.516′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in the Distillery District. It is on Tank House Lane east of Trinity Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the property of the Distillery District, accessibility subject to its opening hours. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Tank House Lane, Toronto ON M5A 3C4, Canada. Touch for directions.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shipping Room (a few steps from this marker); Tank House 3 (a few steps from this marker); Tank House 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tank Houses 1 & 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Still Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Tank House 12 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Fitting Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025
2. Tank House 7 (Denaturing Room) Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, April 12, 2025
3. Tank House 7 (Denaturing Room) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
