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Old City Hall |
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(Attractions - Historic Sites)
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60 Queen St W, Toronto M5H 2M3 • 416-338-0338 • 416-338-7320
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Distance:
~0.787 km from The Fairmont Royal York |
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Description:
Designed by Edward James Lennox, Old City Hall (actually Toronto's third – the first burned down, and the second is situated inside the St Lawrence Market) is an excellent example of Romanesque Revival architecture, characterized by corner pavilions, round-arch openings, an interior courtyard, and elaborate stonework. In corbels under the roof, Lennox had his name secretly inscribed around the entire building. Old City Hall is worth a visit for its two-story entryway alone, in which a stained glass memorial window, a grand staircase, a mosaic floor, and commemorative murals make a spectacular impression. Today, the building functions as the Toronto South Court Office.
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