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Old City Hall, Toronto

Old City Hall, Toronto
Seen from Nathan Phillips Square. Old City hall opened in 1899; its architest was E. J. Lennox. It remained City Hall till 1965. The City planned to tear it down but an enraged citizenry stopped them. It is now a courthouse.

Nouchetdu38, Buelipix, Andrew Trundlewagon, Gabi Lombardo and 11 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 rdhinmn
rdhinmn club
I'm glad they didn't tear it down! It's an attractive example of whatever period of architecture it represents, and re-purposing it makes more sense.
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to rdhinmn club
It's Richardsonian Romanesque, Bob, and it was inspired in part by Minneapolis City Hall. Unfortunately, the opulent interior was gutted.
2.3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
well done
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Annemarie club
Thanks, Annemarie.
2.3 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Great architecture ! Great picture !
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thanks, Ulrich.
2.3 years ago.
 Leon_Vienna
Leon_Vienna
I chose a more general view then -> www.ipernity.com/doc/2251804/50708982 , but the seagulls were already there.
A good detail of this crossed out neo-romanesque façade. ;-)
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Leon_Vienna
I don't think I have any mid-range views like yours, Leon, so thanks for the link. Mine are either long views or close up. This style is called Richardsonian Romanesque in Canada and the States, after the Boston architect H. H. Richardson.
2.3 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding shot!

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2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thanks, William.
2.3 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
A very interesting perspective John
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Diana Australis club
Thanks, Diana.
2.3 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful architectural image.
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks, Jaap.
2.3 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
intéressante architecture bonne jouirnée.
2.3 years ago.
John FitzGerald club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Thanks, Patrick, and the same to you.
2.3 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
It's for the birds John, terrific capture!
2.3 years ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant
Them mad planners! The birds know what they like...
2.3 years ago.

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