Places

Strathcona House

Address:2425 Portage Avenue
Original Use:

Apartment

Architects:Unknown

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Design Characteristics

Windows:

There are twenty one windows on the front elevation, arranged in horizontal strips.

Doors:

The main entrance is on the front elevation of the building and raised 5 steps above grade within a small porch. It is possible that a protective over hang, likely similar to the one at 2415 Portage (Essex House), was over the door.

Roof:

flat

Materials:

brick, metal

Red brick, with a unique period metal sunshade or awning accross the building’s glazing.

Height:

3 storeys

Neighbourhood:

St. James

Frontage Direction:

South

  • The building is constructed on a raised concrete foundation, providing for large windows in the basement suites.
  • Between the windows on all floors is a light blue, flat, painted panel.

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