Yonge-Bay Corridor in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Canadian General Electric Company Building

1908

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

1. Canadian General Electric Company Building Marker

Inscription. Originally the head office of the Canadian General Electric Company, this building was designed in the Beaux-Arts Classical style by the noted Toronto architecture firm of Darling and Pearson. It was the first of three adjacent buildings constructed for the company, a nationwide manufacturer of various electrical products. Distinguishing features include white glazed terra cotta trim and the stone portico with paired columns. The classical metal cornice marks the original roofline below the sixth floor addition.

Erected 2012 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 1908.

Location. 43° 38.847′ N, 79° 23.18′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Yonge-Bay Corridor. It is at the intersection of King Street West and Simcoe Street, on the right when traveling west on King Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 King Street West, Toronto ON M5J 1W9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Upper Canada College Centenary (here, next to this marker); St. Andrew's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Alexandra Theatre / Théâtre Royal Alexandra (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Alexandra Theatre (about 90 meters away); Royal Alexandra Theatre - 1907 (about 90 meters away); No. 2 Construction Battalion (about 90 meters away); David Pecaut Square (about 180 meters away); Southam Press Building (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Canadian General Electric Company Building Marker (centre of photo) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

2. Canadian General Electric Company Building Marker (centre of photo)

Canadian General Electric Company Building in 1908 image. Click for full size.

3. Canadian General Electric Company Building in 1908

Source: Wikipedia (archive.org), public domain

Former Canadian General Electric Company Building in 2025 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2025

4. Former Canadian General Electric Company Building in 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.