The library has newspapers, magazines, and journals with information on Toronto buildings. You can also search our book collection. While the Library Learning Commons is currently closed, we do have a number of e-books that might have information on your building.
Articles: Try searching on all aspects of the building, including:
Go to the Library Learning Commons website and enter your search.
This will allow you to simultaneously search a number of databases including Art and Architecture Complete and CPI.Q.
Be sure to search our databases that have a Canadian focus.
Search the Internet Archive for books, journal articles and videos on your building or architect. You must create a free account to borrow e-books at Sign up for an account.
All George Brown College students are eligible to apply for a Toronto Public Library Card. This allows you to use the TPL databases and to check out books. The main Reference Library at Yonge and Bloor has an excellent architecture collection. They have a number of print journals that pre-date our print collection and a large architecture book collection. These online databases may have articles on your building
The library has newspapers, magazines, and journals with information on Canadian and international buildings. You can also search our book collection. While the Library Learning Commons is currently closed, we do have a number of e-books that might have information on your building.
Articles: Try searching on all aspects of the building, including:
Go to the Library Learning Commons website and enter your search.
This will allow you to simultaneously search a number of databases including Art and Architecture Complete and CPI.Q.
Search the main search box below. This will allow you to simultaneously search a number of databases including Art and Architecture Complete and CPI.Q.
Be sure to search our databases that have a Canadian focus for Canadian buildings.
Search the Internet Archive for books, journal articles and videos on your building or architect. You must create a free account to borrow e-books at Sign up for an account.
All George Brown College students are eligible to apply for a Toronto Public Library Card. This allows you to use the TPL databases and to check out books. The main Reference Library at Yonge and Bloor has an excellent architecture collection. They have a number of print journals that pre-date our print collection and a large architecture book collection. These online databases may have articles on your building
Toronto Heritage Register
The Toronto Heritage Register allows you to search for basic information on a number of historic buildings in Toronto. This basic information is found in the Heritage Property Detail record which can be searched either via the Heritage Register Search map or by using the Heritage Property Search tool.
The Heritage Property Detail record provides basic information on heritage buildings including:
All of this information will be useful when searching for information on
Archidont - Architectural Index for Ontario
Toronto Reference Library's Architectural Index for Ontario is another good resource for basic information about historic buildings in Toronto. You can browse the index by designer/architect, building name, building type or street. The entry provides basic information on the building as well as an index to articles about the building.
Each listing also provides references to current and historical books and articles on the building.