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The building would be renovated in the 1990s after Woolworth's departure from the Canadian retail scene with some of the building's original design more visible.
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Built in 1895 by Curry, Baker and Company Architects, the building was once site of Elliot Thomas' Sun Tavern (1830-1850) and Agricultural Hall from 1850-1890.
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Philip Jamieson Clothing Company - a clothier/wholesaler/outfitter and first occupant in 1895 and remained in business shortly after Jamieson's death in 1909
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Woolworth's would dramatically alter the building by cladding the entire building hiding the original architecture in the late 1960s.
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The building's façade was restored and additional floors were added above by
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merged their store with their cousin Knox to form F.W. Woolworth
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The four storey building has been home to several owners:
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The building was later home to several tenants including
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retailer that briefly occupied it from 1910 to 1913
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Woolworth
Queen Street West
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