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The S/E corner of Yonge and Gould in 1950 when this building (1888) was the Edison Hotel.
Formerly known as the Empress Hotel.
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Before the wall collapse.
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After the collapse.
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By 2010 the building was empty due to a collapse of the north wall a year earlier. Although designated a historical site no repairs were made.
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On January 2, 2011 a devastating fire that started early in the morning destroyed what was left of the structure and now there is absolutely no chance to restore this Designated Historical Site..
A convenient way to get around a demolition permit.
Jane Jacobs would be very disappointed....
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Jane Jacobs.