Probably a bit of both. Mostly the latter. But if Braga can quote his dog, then I think I can talk about an interesting historic building that I may or may not reside within (Disclaimer: I do in fact reside within said edifice.)
437 Parliament Street, or "The Crow's Nest" as it has been dubbed by Eric Murphy, the man who lives across the crack alley (legitimately a place where crack cocaine is sold and consumed) is a part of a historic row-house built in 1884. This three story red brick building is the home of Business Plus Wireless Inc., a phone retailer, as well as five Ryerson University students, including the current Mr. Ryerson.
Though there are only five permanent residents, the Crow's Nest often plays host to far more guests, for the purpose of networking and philosophical conversation. The fridge is packed full of a wide variety of condiments, and at the time of this post, a dozen jello shooters.
The walls, which appear to have colours chosen by five-year-olds (red, orange, purple and electric blue) feature fine art and various scuff marks, no doubt the remnants of over 125 years of life (or 8 months of bikes being dragged through the halls.)
One of the centrepieces of this fine example of Victorian architecture is the Orange Couch (yes, that is a proper noun. We also call him Charles) that made an epic journey, traversing many streets through the bitter cold, all the way from Ossington Station.
"It was an arduous trek, but Charles was worth it, said Andrew Galloway, one of the Gentlemen of the Crow's Nest, "but it was worth it. He really ties the whole place together."
Yes, this is indeed a beautiful example of the classic student style of living, complete with at least one shag carpet and three mini fridges that also contain only condiments. Many dream to live like this; but only the bold follow through.
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