Old Town in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
363-365 Adelaide St. East
1842
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 3, 2025
1. 363-365 Adelaide St. East Marker
These two attached houses are rare examples of Georgian-style residences that used to be common in Toronto. They were built for Paul Bishop, a blacksmith and landlord whose shop stood across the street.
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 1842.
Location. 43° 39.129′ N, 79° 22.108′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Adelaide Street East and Sherbourne Street, on the right when traveling east on Adelaide Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 Adelaide St E, Toronto ON M5A 1N3, 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, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Imperial Bank of Canada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stationery and Dry Goods Shop (about 90 meters away); Underground Railroad Restaurant (about 120 meters away); Stagg Inn (about 120 meters away); Charles Steinle Meat Packing Company (about 150 meters away); York Post Office / Le Bureau de Poste de York (about 150 meters away); George Brown College (about 180 meters away); De La Salle Institute Building (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 3, 2025
2. 363-365 Adelaide St. East Marker
May 7, 2025
3. 363-365 Adelaide St.E. (the Paul Bishop House), ca 1885
Toronto Public library
Photographed by Tim Boyd, March 5, 2025
4. 363-365 Adelaide St. East, 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
