Coming Soon – May 27th

Scarborough Archives/ W.J. Morrish Building

Educational Institute Library or Archives, Museum Heritage & Historic Site, Built 1890-1899
6282 Kingston Rd. (map)

Days Open
Saturday: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, Last Admittance: 4:30 pm

Architecture
Year: 1890
Style: Victorian (1840-1900)
Original Architect: W.J. Morrish

Building Description
The site was the former W.J. Morrish family residence and a general store (original 16′ counter remains). Some Georgian and Victorian style elements with a lovely front verandah facing Kingston Road. A visual gateway to Scarborough from the east along what was once the main road to Toronto. Now serving primarily as a reference type library resource center and an excellent adaptive reuse of a heritage designated property. Open to the community during regular hours.

 

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