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

The Medical Arts Building

1929

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

1. The Medical Arts Building Marker

Inscription. This ten storey building was constructed by a consortium of doctors to provide facilities for the medical profession, and was a landmark redevelopment of a formerly residential section of Bloor Street. Designed in a Georgian influenced style by Marani, Lawson and Paisley, Architects, it exhibits high-quality materials and craftsmanship, particularly in its stone detailing and main lobby. On its façades, classical motifs such as garlands and pilasters are joined, on the ninth floor, by the symbol of the medical profession, a rod with serpent. The Medical Arts Building was acquired by the University of Toronto in 2002.

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1989

[addendum under the main marker:]
In 2008, this building became the Jackman Humanities Building in recognition of the Honourable Henry N.R. Jackman's extraordinary philanthropic support of the humanities at the University of Toronto.

Erected 2008 by Heritage Toronto.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series

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list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 43° 40.067′ N, 79° 24.008′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in The Annex. It is at the intersection of Saint George Street and Bloor Street West, on the left when traveling north on Saint George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 St George Street, Toronto ON M5R 2L8, 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: Early meteorology in Canada / Les débuts de la météorologie au Canada (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Grey Cup / La Coupe Grey (about 180 meters away); Saint Thomas’s Anglican Church (about 210 meters away); John M. Lyle Studio (about 240 meters away); Spadina Expressway

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

2. The Medical Arts Building Marker

At the St. George Street entrance

(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); “Stop Spadina Save Our City” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); After the Spadina Expressway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Young Men’s - Young Women’s Hebrew Association (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

The Medical Arts Building in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 1, 2025

3. The Medical Arts Building in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 46 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.