The answer, as explained in Tim Morawetz's book Art Deco Architecture in Toronto is that the initial design was done by John M Lyle between 1929-36 but died before the building was constructed.
The Black Hunger
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto
The answer, as explained in Tim Morawetz's book Art Deco Architecture in Toronto is that the initial design was done by John M Lyle between 1929-36 but died before the building was constructed.
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One of my favourite buildings in Toronto and one of two must see facades on Bay Street, the other being the Design Exchange across the street and one block south.
ReplyDeleteThe Bank of Nova Scotia art deco bas reliefs on the exterior are magnificent. I'm not in Toronto all that often, but when I am I try to get by and spend a little time drinking in the beauty.
Agreed on both counts. The frieze on the Design Exchange is outstanding and one on the Bank of Nova Scotia are classic Art Deco.
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