on Sterling Road. One of the city's most beautiful examples of this architectural style, however, is one of the least appreciated.tends to lack due attention likely because it's been mostly abandoned since the 1960s.
of the now spooky looking interior, but it's become increasingly difficult to access the structure. It's also become increasing unlikely that the building will be re-occupied.Various revitalization efforts of the Ontario government buildings around Queens Park never included the Whitney Block Tower for the same reason that it was abandoned in the first place: the building just doesn't meet fire code regulations.
For all the intrigue and amenities, it was also notorious for being unbearably hot in the summer. Rumour has it that huge quantities of ice were brought to the top of the building in an effort to cool it down on the hottest of days, but the only way to achieve air flow was to open office windows.