Boiler Factory Lofts
A red-brick Italianate factory on Queen East near George Street, built in the late 1800s as a boiler works and later the showroom and warehouse of Waddington's auction house. Converted by Paul De Haas in 2002–03 into 11 lofts with posts, beams and 14-foot ceilings.
History of Boiler Factory Lofts
The building went up in the late 1800s as a boiler factory, in Toronto red brick with buff Italianate details, in Moss Park, then one of the city's early factory districts. Later it was a retail showroom and warehouse for Waddington's, the Toronto auction house.
Around 2002 and 2003 the developer Paul De Haas, who also converted the Knitting Mill Lofts down the street, turned it into 11 lofts; many original buyers designed their own. Inside the walls are mostly buff brick, with post-and-beam ceilings up to 14 feet, a few multi-level units and some private terraces. Queen station is a short walk away.
Boiler Factory Lofts: quick facts
Where is Boiler Factory Lofts?
Boiler Factory Lofts is at 189 Queen Street East, Toronto, near Queen E & George, in Moss Park.
When was Boiler Factory Lofts built, and what was it originally?
It dates from the 1800s. A red-brick Italianate factory on Queen East near George Street, built in the late 1800s as a boiler works and later the showroom and warehouse of Waddington's auction house.
What kind of loft is Boiler Factory Lofts?
Boiler Factory Lofts is a hard loft: an older industrial or commercial building converted into homes, keeping features like brick, beams and big windows.
How many units are in Boiler Factory Lofts?
Boiler Factory Lofts has 11 units.
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