The Little House, as it is so affectionately called, sits precariously between two townhouses on 128 Day Avenue in Toronto, Ontario.

The home, whose dimensions fit a mere 2.2 m x 14.3 m, was built in 1912 by Arthur Weeden, who utilized the space that was originally intended to be used as laneway for the neighbouring houses. Because the sidewalk was never removed to allow for street entrance (by car), Mr. Weeden decided to build on the land and create what might possibly be the most charming home every created.

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Over the past 80 years, The Little House has had the good fortune of being owned by families who have cared for it and ensured its survival through time by updating and renovating it. Its most recent owners are Jozef and Anna, a couple from Slovakia.

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While its interior may have new flooring and drywall, its size remains the same.Though don’t let its small size fool you – it has enough space for a living room, kitchen, washer and dryer, a bedroom, and even a backyard!

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The Little House’s presence on its Toronto street for the past 100 years is a testament of creative thinking standing the test of time.

For more information about The Little House, check out its very own webpage http://www.thelittlehouse.ca

Researched and Written by Gorana Tolja, Graduate of the Ryerson School of Interior Design & a MA Student at OCAD University in the Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Histories program, focusing on contemporary design history.