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A
step forward in time
Toronto's New City Hall |
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Introduction
International competition
Viljo Revell's winning design
Sod turning
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Time
capsule
Construction
Official opening
Public art
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Sod
Turning
Site of City Hall before start of construction
October 16, 1961
Photographer: Panda Associates
City of Toronto Archives, SC 268, Item 265
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Original building
permit for New City Hall
June 21, 1961 |
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Ground was broken for the New City Hall on November 7, 1961. Mayor
Nathan Phillips, Q.C., turned the first sod for the building and
its surrounding square, which had already been named in his honour
to recognize his tireless advocacy of the City Hall project. (That
day also happened to be the Mayor’s 69th birthday, and the crowd
sang ‘Happy Birthday to You.’) The ceremony took place in front
of the Registry Office.
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Program for
sod turning for City Hall
1961
City of Toronto Archives
RG5P, Box 13, File 9
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Sod-turning
ceremony
November 7, 1961
Photographer: Fire Department
City of Toronto Archives, RG 5, Item 35
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Mayor Nathan
Phillips' Christmas card
ca. 1961
City of Toronto Archives
RG5P, Box 13, File 9
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