The Wesley Buildings mosaic tile entryway is located at 299 Queen St W (at John St, on the southeast corner) in the Entertainment District of Toronto.
On the north side of the building, currently home to Bell Media Studios, there is a mosaic tile apron in white, black and red that features the name “WESLEY BUILDINGS.” This historic Neo-Gothic style building was constructed between 1914 and 1915. It was named after John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement in the Church of England. For many years, the building served as the headquarters of the Methodist Church of Canada and the Methodist Book & Publishing Company. In 1973, the building was added to the city’s heritage register.
However, the landmark is perhaps best remembered during its time as the CHUM-City Building. In the 1980s, its interior was modified to become the world’s first TV production centre without formal studios, hosting MuchMusic, CITY-TV, and the video booth known as Speaker’s Corner.
Wesley Buildings Entryway Photos
SOURCE
- City of Toronto Heritage Register: 299 Queen St W
- Ontario Heritage Trust: 299 Queen St W
- Photos: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- City of Toronto: Maps
- Toronto City Directory courtesy of Toronto Public Library
