LOGAN BLOCK

Architect Name: WILLIAM NICHOLS
Architectural Style:
Builder Name: ALONZO ROBERTSON
Designated: No

Historical Notes

THE BLOCK WAS CONSTRUCTED FOR JOHN LOGAN (1862-1955), A PROSPEROUS DOWNTOWN MERCHANT AND RESPECTED CIVIC LEADER FOR 67 YEARS. HIS DECISION TO RELOCATE HIS DRY GOODS STORE FROM ERIE AVE. TO QUEEN STREET AFFIRMED THE POSITION OF QUEEN AS THE NEW AXIS OF DOWNTOWN COMMERCE.

Architectural Notes

THE BUILDING WAS DESIGNED BY WILLIAM NICHOLS AND BUILT BY ALONZO ROBERTSON; THEY WOULD LATER COLLABORATE ON THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY (SEE HRP.50). IT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH ITS REFINED CLASSICAL STYLING AND PRACTICAL STRUCTURE. THE UPPER FACADE HAS REMAINED ESSENTIALLY UNALTERED.