PAST

Steeped in history, melded with new architecture, rises a bright new Aspen Ridge Community.

William Essery (The Essery Manufacturing Company) developed as owner or builder or both from 89-109 Niagara over the course of a few years from 1885-1888.

PHILIP GOLDSMITH
Architect / Historian

1793

1805

Early 1800s

1850s

1886

1887

1894

1910

1960

2005

Today

1793

Land purchased from the Algonkian speaking peoples known as the Mississaugas.

1805

Acquisition finalized in Treaty 13

Early 1800s

The Essery includes the Garrison Hospital and Officer’s Residence, providing support to the Fort York Garrison.

1850s

New railway lines brought adjacent multi-storey brick factory buildings to the site, reflecting the new and future industrial character of the neighbourhood.

1886

98 – 91 Niagara is constructed, designed by the Architect William Wallace Blair, later sold to A.A Barthelmes (Barthelmes &Company) who installed a piano action factory.

1886

93 – 97 Niagara was constructed as a 1-storey wood building tenanted by City Planing Mill, manufacturers of doors, window sash and blinds and carriage parts.

1887

101 – 107 and 109 Niagara are constructed, the former home to 9 tenants including Gilchrist Sash Manufacturers, Loose Piano Key Manufacturers, and the American Rattan Co.

1894

The Beard Building is the city’s tallest skyscraper at just seven stories high.

1910

Businesses move out of the city centre and away from the lake.

1960

Revitalization led to King St. becoming an entertainment destination.

2005

The Essery’s rare collection of buildings listed in the Inventory of Heritage Properties

Today

Steeped in history, melded with new architecture, rises a bright new Aspen Ridge community.

PRESENT

West puts you steps away from the most intriguing, fascinating downtown destinations. This is where the city comes to work, to play, and to get inspired.

PARK IT IN A PARK.

TRINITY-BELLWOODS PARK

DO HERE. SEE HERE. BE HERE.

It’s the neighbourhood you’ve come to know and love, only you haven’t lived it quite like this before. Reimagine Toronto and all the experiences the city holds. Your personal favourites are just steps away, and there’s something new to discover around every corner. With a remarkable array of restaurants, bars and parkland minutes from your front door, The Essery is where Toronto truly feels like home.