A Step Forward in Time: Official Opening

View of City Hall from the south, with Nathan Phillips Square full of people
Opening ceremonies for New City Hall and Square
September 1965
Photographer: Fire Department
City of Toronto Archives, Series 374, File 795, Item 4

 

There was a proud sense of occasion on September 13, 1965 when the new building was opened formally by His Excellency General George P. Vanier in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson; the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable John Robarts; and 14,000 dignitaries, invited guests and other onlookers.

 

Billboard advertising City Hall opening celebrations, showing City Hall and fireworks
A city celebrates opening of New City Hall
September 27, 1965
City of Toronto Archives
Fonds 1488, Item 11421

 

Postage stamp showing City Hall
City Hall postage stamp
1965
City ofToronto Archives
Series 1232, File 378

 

Medallion showing City Hall and text saying that it was opened by George P. Vanier on September 13, 1965
Medallion commemorating opening of City Hall
1965
City of Toronto Archives
Series 1232, File 380

 

City Hall opening program page with list of participants
City Hall opening program page with pictures of Revell and city hall building model and description of building
City Hall opening program page with statistics about building and photographs of construction

Pages from City Hall opening program
1965
City of Toronto Archives
Series 1232, File 381

 

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