Old Town in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Reid Lumber Company

1891

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 3, 2025

1. Reid Lumber Company Marker

Inscription. John B. and George W. Reid, proprietors

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1984

Erected by Heritage Toronto.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 43° 39.122′ N, 79° 21.869′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of King Street East and Berkeley Street, on the right when traveling west on King Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 361 King St E, Toronto ON M5A 1K4, 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 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: Tavern and Druggist Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Berkeley Street Firehall No. 4

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 55-79 Berkeley Street (about 90 meters away); Consumers’ Gas Company Purifying House (about 120 meters away); Standard Woollen Mills Building (about 120 meters away); Consumers’ Gas Company Water Gas Purification House (about 150 meters away); 403 King Street E. (about 150 meters away); Consumers’ Gas Company Engine and Pump House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Also see . . . Reid Lumber Company (Architectural Conservancy of Ontario).

This building had an addition built to both its south and west sides in 2005.This property’s contribution lies in through its role in the commercial intensification of the District in the late 19th century and its location within the Original 10 Blocks of the Town of York. The structure also contributes to the physical character of the District through its eclectic architectural style and its prominent siting on the corner of King Street East and Berkeley Street.

(Submitted on May 10, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 3, 2025

2. Reid Lumber Company Marker

Facing west on King Street

Former Reid Lumber Company, 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 3, 2025

3. Former Reid Lumber Company, 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.