Scarborough Archives/ W.J. Morrish Building
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.