Franck captures a quiet residential street lined with Victorian homes. The architecture is characteristic of the era, featuring bay windows and tall, narrow structures with gabled roofs. Despite the absence of human figures, the scene is full of life through the intimate portrayal of these dwellings. The watercolour's subtlety, with its muted winter palette, reflects the season's soft light and shadows.

The bare branches of the tree in the foreground create a delicate tracery against the facades, their intricate patterns framing the homes and leading the viewer’s eye through the composition. The snow, hinted at by the white of the paper, lies undisturbed on the ground and atop fences, suggesting the silence of a winter's day.

Franck's brushwork provides texture to the buildings' brickwork and captures the variegated surfaces of roofs and roads alike. The choice of watercolour lends a sense of transience to the scene, as if it is a fleeting moment captured by the artist on a cold but bright day.

"Major Street" is a testament to Franck's ability to find beauty in the everyday scenery of urban life, highlighting the charm and historical resonance of Toronto's cityscape.