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Hi I’m wondering do know anything about a building along queen st. at the foot of Greenwood ave. Built around 1892
I believe it’s 1381 Queen st. East. This is the most I’ve been able to really pick up about it.
I’m just curious, not looking to buy it for sure! Thanks.
Yes, it was built by brick manufacturer Thomas Sawden and displays his products in the house itself. The white (yellow) brick was much more expensive than the red brick in Toronto so this house would have stood out. He had a brickyard near by. Sawden Avenue is named for him.
Thank you! I was previously told that this house was built next to the ex-wife or wife’s house of the builder but I can see I was wrong. I totally did not catch the brick colour thank you foor pointing it out.
Actually, he built this house for his first wife who passed away. He built another house for his second wife. Both are masterworks of brickmaking. The second house is two doors east of the yellow brick house and is quite different, being more bungalow style.
Leslieville Historical Society 
Hi I’m wondering do know anything about a building along queen st. at the foot of Greenwood ave. Built around 1892
Which building is it? Do you have a current address for it?
I believe it’s 1381 Queen st. East. This is the most I’ve been able to really pick up about it.
I’m just curious, not looking to buy it for sure! Thanks.
https://torontolife.com/real-estate/houses/toronto-house-for-sale-1381-queen-street-east/
Yes, it was built by brick manufacturer Thomas Sawden and displays his products in the house itself. The white (yellow) brick was much more expensive than the red brick in Toronto so this house would have stood out. He had a brickyard near by. Sawden Avenue is named for him.
Thank you! I was previously told that this house was built next to the ex-wife or wife’s house of the builder but I can see I was wrong. I totally did not catch the brick colour thank you foor pointing it out.
Actually, he built this house for his first wife who passed away. He built another house for his second wife. Both are masterworks of brickmaking. The second house is two doors east of the yellow brick house and is quite different, being more bungalow style.
Joanne