The Food Products Building
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Name: Food Products Building (Food Building) |
Address: Canadian National Exhibition |
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Architects: Richard A. Fisher |
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario |
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Built: 1954 |
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The Food Products Building
Name: Food Products Building (Food Building)
Address: Canadian National Exhibition
Architects: Richard A. Fisher
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Built: 1954
When constructed in 1954, the Food Products Building was heralded as one of the first examples of modern architecture on the Exhibition Grounds. "Functional in design, the Food Products Building is also noted for its incorporation of water, lighting effects, and contemporary art. On the EAST and WEST ELEVATIONS, ramps cross over reflecting pools under suspended glass canopies, entering the building through angled waterfalls.
SOUTH/EAST ELEVATIONS: The Food Products Building. (Photo:1998)
On the WEST ELEVATION, a bronze and copper sculptural group of five leaping fish by Canadian artist Jean Holme is positioned in the pool. An eighty-foot stainless steel pylon, based on a similar pylon featured at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City is located in front of the Food Products Building." Canadian National Exhibition Archives
The Food Building should be restored, its 24 Metre stainless-steel Metal Needle should be brought out of storage and restored.
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Modifications: Wheelchair Access, Needle or Trylon (24M) Removed in 1989. The "FOOD" sign has been recently been removed. |
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Recommendations: Restore Needle/Trylon (in storage) and "FOOD" sign. Historical Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. |
SOUTH ELEVATION: The Food Products Building, Entrance. (Photo:1998)
The demolition of the Grandstand will lead to the demise of the rest of the vintage 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 and 1960's buildings that have been part of the Canadian National Exhibition for so long.Instead of tearing down our glorious past, we should re build our past for the future. Please Help Restore the dignity of The Canadian National Exhibition.These buildings and structures are part of the collective memory of Canada.
Contact:
Toronto Councillor, Joe Pantalone
councillor_pantalone@city.toronto.on.ca
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