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Architectural Styles - Romanesque Revival
Information:
- Location: George Street
- Architect: Unknown
- Status: Former YMCA
- Build Date: 1890
Style:
- Late 19th century
- Heavy massive structures
- Towers and turrets are common
- Red sandstone and white limestone are common building elements
- Inspired by Roman architecture
- Popularized by American architect Louis Sullivan and Canadian architect, E.J. Lennox
- Typically used for public buildings