Queen Elizabeth Building
Queen Elizabeth Building / Theatre, circa 1960
Name: Queen Elizabeth Building / Theatre
Address: Canadian National Exhibition
Architects: Peter Dickinson (Page and Steele)
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Built: 1956
Materials: concrete, steel, brick, glass
The Queen Elizabeth Building "displays a combination of structural and design elements characteristic of modern European Exhibition Halls including an emphasis on clean lines and open spaces. The most distinctive arcitectural feature of the Queen Elizabeth Building is its folded plate roof which allows for uninterrupted interior spaces." (Perhaps influenced Hockey Hall design.)
SOUTH ELEVATION: Queen Elizabeth Building / Exhibition Hall. (Photo:1998)
The Queen Elizabeth Building houses the Executive Offices of the Board of Governors, a 1300 seat theatre, and an exhibit hall. Its Lobby and the Theatre Canopy removed in the 1980's, should be restored. Queen Elizabeth opened this building in 1959. It is one of the best examples of Architect, Peter Dickinson Modern left in Toronto.
Queen Elizabeth Building / Exhibition Hall. (Photo:1998)
Queen Elizabeth Building / Administration. (Photo:1998)
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Modifications: Theatre Canopy Removed Theatre Lobby glazing covered. |
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Recommendations: Restoration / Historical Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. |
Detail: Queen Elizabeth Building / Theatre Lobby & Canopy, circa 1960
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
Toronto Mayor, David Miller
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