Toronto City Hall (Toronto, Ontario)

Canada / Ontario / Toronto / Toronto, Ontario / Queen Street West, 100
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The City Hall we see today was the result of a world-wide architectural competition in the sixties. The entry submitted by Viljo Revell of Helsinki, Finland was selected and the building opened on September 13, 1965. Unfortunately, Revell died before the opening, so the city dedicated a Commemorative Column to his memory.

The main floor of the building houses the Hall of Memory, a scale model of the city showing major attractions and upcoming changes to the area, as well as artist David Partridge's Metropolis, a mural made entirely of nails. Aside from the offices of Toronto’s Mayor and city councilors, citizens can look on as councilors from local wards develop policies and by-laws in the city council’s chambers.

In addition to providing services to local residents, Toronto City Hall is a popular tourist attraction. Located just outside of City Hall is Nathan Phillips Square -- a popular entertainment venue offering free concerts, ice skating, and an annual New Year's Eve celebration.

Website: www.toronto.ca/city_hall/
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_City_Hall
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Coordinates:   43°39'12"N   79°23'2"W

Comments

  • this place is cool. some say it looks like 2 celery sticks and a clam though.
  • from directly above it is supposed to look like an eye.
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