1997

EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
434 Gerrard Street East

Renovators: Trexcon Construction and Summit Restorations
Architect: Alan Tregebov

Historical Information: The Avion Hotel was originally built between 1890 and 1893 as a grocery store. It housed the Cruttenden’s Pharmacy until 1935 when William Campbell and David Garrity opened the Avion Hotel on the site. The Avion was one of the hotels that opened after prohibition ended and the cost of beer, at the time, was 10 cents for 10 ounces.

Reason for Award: This was the first award to a commercial property and was awarded to encourage the historically-sensitive renovation of large buildings.