Status Complete Location Toronto, Ontario Country Canada Floors 12 Lifts/elevators 3 | Type high-rise Address 119 Spadina Avenue Height 48 m Architectural style Art Deco Materials Glass, Limestone, Brick | |
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Etymology British statesman Arthur J. Balfour (Earl of Balfour) Similar Standard Theatre, Trader's Bank Building, Hotel Waverly, 197 Yonge Street, University Theatre | ||
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The Balfour Building is located at the Northeast corner of Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, close to the Financial and Entertainment districts, Gardiner Expressway, and the LRT. It was named after Arthur J. Balfour, author of the "Balfour Declaration" in 1917, whose goal was for the British government to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The high-rise was built originally for the Schiffer-Hillman Clothing Company; it was managed by numerous Jewish clothing companies in its early years. Presently, the Balfour Building is a historical tower landmark of Art Deco style in the 1930s. Elevators were installed by Otis-Fensom of Hamilton. The building has hardwood flooring, a rooftop terrace and various recently added features, including forced air heating and centrally controlled air conditioning.
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The Balfour Building was listed as a Toronto Heritage Property in 2011 by the City of Toronto Heritage Property Inventory.