Hockey Hall of Fame
SOUTH ELEVATION: Hockey Hall of Fame, Main Entrance. (Photo:1998)
Name: Hockey Hall of Fame (aka Sports Hall)
Address: Canadian National Exhibition
Architects: Allward and Gouinlock
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Built: 1961
EAST ELEVATION: Hockey Hall of Fame, East Entrance, (Grandstand in background). (Photo:1998)
The Hockey Hall of Fame is a treasure of Modern pizzazz, set in a beautifully landscaped island parkette, and large water fountain. It stands in front of The Grandstand, next to the Queen Elizabeth Building, and behind the Food Products Building. The Hockey Hall of Fame's wonderful accordion design is used throughout, in its walls, entablature, and canopy.
NORTH ELEVATION: Hockey Hall of Fame. (Photo:1998)
Its landscaped island, full of trees, shrubs, and park benches. Just a pleasure to sit in these surroundings. The Hockey Hall of Fame now known as the Sports Hall of Fame was the original Hockey Hall of Fame.
NORTH ELEVATION: Hockey Hall of Fame. (Photo:1998)
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Modifications: ? |
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Recommendations: Restoration / Historical Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. |
Please Help Restore the dignity of The Canadian National Exhibition.These buildings and structures are part of the collective memory of Canada.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.
Contact:
Toronto Councillor, Joe Pantalone
councillor_pantalone@city.toronto.on.ca
URBANISM
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