Corktown’s prettiest ‘cul-de-sac’
Wilkins Avenue
The ‘Wilkins’ group of buildings is the largest grouping of original 19 century rows that were constructed by one builder in the neighbourhood of Corktown.
It’s northerly boundary abuts the former Providence House property where now a highway ramp runs through. As a consequence this is a blessing to area residents who don’t have to worry about potential traffic up and down this closed passage.
Unlike some cul-de-sac areas, the Wilkins Brothers also incorporated a retail component into the construction of this early century complex which includes row-houses on the the north and south side of King Street. Like bookends, a set of four storefront row-houses stand on opposite sides of Wilkins Avenue and across the street.
In total the brothers constructed thirty-two row houses that create a picturesque framework and are the foundation of many area stories.
Cory Lemos, Corktown Historian
Historic Corktown, Toronto
From early Georgian to Victorian-era rows,
this is Historic Corktown, Toronto.
Located in Old Town Toronto it is bounded by Berkeley on the east, and extends west to the Don River.
From Front / Eastern Avenue, on the south, then north to Shuter Street.
