: The Early Years : 32 Davenport Road : 30 Years at 32 : Changing Seasons : Credo For An Office :

The structure purchased in 1966 was built in 1923 as a service station. What is now a fish pond was in fact the grease pit as in those days there were no hydraulic jacks.

In 1939, the CBC used the building to store additional equipment necessary for the visit of the King and Queen. In 1945 (the plan shown above on the left) the building was altered to house offices for brewers. In 1955 (the plan above on the right) more changes were made as a direct mail company moved in. The wing that today is used for conference rooms was added at that time.

Before Raymond Moriyama, Architects and Planners moved in, Paul Stock Interior Designs occupied 32 Davenport. The back wall of the building was where a large model of the famous Bluenose schooner now sits. The adjacent present day co-ordination area and spec binder room was a sewing area. Today's conference room area was used as a showroom for drapes and curtains. The second level at the back was an attic space.

The plan below to the right, adding the front courtyard and the Upper and Lower Studios is from 1966 after the Raymond Moriyama addition was built.