Old City Hall, Toronto
$24.00
Materials:
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1. Inks: Epson pigment Ultra Chrome® PRO12 archival Inks, which is the best ink set on the market today. It captures every detail with unparalleled color brilliance and accuracy. Color fade resistance up to 200 years, Black and White – up to 400 years, as suggested by Epson.
2. Wood: Baltic birch plywood
3. Technique:
We use the multimedia approach in creating this product which includes photography, digital painting, and hand painting as touch up. The image of the finished design is transferred onto artistic grade birch plywood using the image transferred technique which gives a sense of natural timelessness.
4. Ready to hang. The piece comes with a hole at the back
Proudly made in Canada.
Dimensions: 3.5″ x 8″ x 1/2″
- Old City Hall was completed in 1899 and served as Toronto’s city hall until 1966 when the current city hall was built. It is located at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street.
- The building was designed by prominent Toronto architect E.J. Lennox, who also designed several other notable buildings in the city, including Casa Loma and the King Edward Hotel.
- The clock tower of Old City Hall stands 103 meters (338 feet) tall and was the tallest structure in Toronto until the completion of the Canadian National Tower (CN Tower) in 1976.
- The building is known for its distinctive Romanesque Revival architecture, which features round arches, heavy stonework, and ornate detailing.
- Old City Hall was the site of several historic events, including the trial of Canada’s first black doctor, Anderson Ruffin Abbott, in 1894, and the trial of the “Toronto 18” terrorism suspects in 2009.
- The building has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, including “Chicago,” “The Tuxedo,” and “Murdoch Mysteries.”
- The interior of Old City Hall features several ornate rooms, including the council chamber, which features a stained glass ceiling and intricate woodwork.
- Old City Hall is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada and is recognized as one of the most significant buildings in Toronto’s architectural heritage.
- In recent years, the building has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a filming location, event space, and temporary courthouse.
- Old City Hall is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours on select days throughout the year.
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