The Flatiron Build

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The Gooderham Building, the 5-story triangular building in the centre of photograph, is commonly referred to as the Flatiron Building [1].  It was the former office of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery Company. William Gooderham, successful in the Distillery business, later became President of the Bank of Toronto in 1864 [2].  

Leica M9, Summicron-M 50mm f/2, ISO 160, f/4.8, 1/750 sec

This Bank through various mergers became TD-CT (or Toronto Dominion, Canada Trust). The two towers behind the Flatiron building are of the new Bank. 120 years of history in one shot.


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