77 Front St E

Alexander Smith Block, later Tippet Richardson

DesignatedToronto, Ontario · Register as of September 1, 2026

Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 77 Front St E, Toronto is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

At a glance

Year built: 1859-1861
Building height: about 24 m at its highest point (City of Toronto 3D massing)
Lot area: 1,318 m² (0.13 ha)
Neighbourhood: St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Heritage neighbours: 16 other heritage properties within 100 m
Designation: Part IV (individual property)
By-law: 745-85
Ward: Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Location: Matched to the municipal address

Alexander Smith Block, later Tippet Richardson, 1859; -adopted by City Council on June 20, 1973 DESIGNATION BY-LAW PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL on October 7, 1985 (heritage easement agreement, Registered CA219101 and C813400 on December 10, 1992) Also part oDescription, from City of Toronto — Heritage Register

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

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History on this site

October 5, 2026First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Toronto — Heritage Register, as of September 1, 2026.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.