The Annex in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

John M. Lyle Studio

1921

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

1. John M. Lyle Studio Marker

Inscription. This façade was part of a studio designed by John M. Lyle for his architectural practice. Lyle, one of Canada's most distinguished architects, trained a number of noteworthy Canadian architects at the studio and worked there until his retirement in 1943, The building was set behind the homes that fronted Bloor Street, and was accessed by a pedestrian laneway located at 230 Bloor Street West. A portion of the studio's façade was dismantled and reconstructed in its current location as part of a residential development completed in 2011.

Erected 2011 by Heritage Toronto.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 43° 40.114′ N, 79° 23.843′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in The Annex. It is on Bedford Road 0.1 kilometers north of Bloor Street West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Bedford Road, Toronto ON M5R 2J7, 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: The Grey Cup / La Coupe Grey (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Queen Alexandra Gateway (about 120 meters away); Early meteorology in Canada / Les débuts de la météorologie au Canada

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(about 150 meters away); The Medical Arts Building (about 240 meters away); Charles Trick Currelly 1876-1957 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Taddle Creek (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of the Redeemer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Lillian Massey Laboratory of Household Science (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Also see . . . Lyle,John M. (1872 - 1945) (Ontario Association of Architects). An individual and creative architect, John M. Lyle was one of the first of his profession to promote distinctive Canadian architecture. Profoundly influenced by the Group of Seven [painters], the utilization of Canadian imagery was a major theme of his architectural works during the 1920's. He once said "If Canadian architecture is to be a living, vital force, it must satisfy the spirit of our people and of the times in which we live...” (Submitted on June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

2. John M. Lyle Studio Marker

Former John M. Lyle Studio façade in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

3. Former John M. Lyle Studio façade in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 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 June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.