Old City Hall

Welcome to the magnificent Old City Hall of Toronto. Before you stands one of the most prominent and historically significant structures in all of Canada. …

Approach the grand entrance situated at the base of the massive clock tower. The sheer weight and scale of the stone arches are deeply characteristic of the Romanesque revival style. …

Tilt your gaze upward to the crowning glory of Old City Hall, the spectacular clock tower. Standing at three hundred and forty feet tall, it was the tallest structure in Canada for eighteen years. …

At the foot of the steps on the Queen Street side, you will find the Toronto Cenotaph. This solemn monument was modeled after the famous Cenotaph at Whitehall in London. …

Move along the exterior wall just beneath the upper roofline, and search for a subtle yet audacious architectural easter egg. When the city council refused to allow E.J. …

While access is restricted due to its current function, the interior of Old City Hall houses grand, historic courtrooms. After the municipal government vacated the premises in nineteen sixty six, the building was entirely…

Step back across Queen Street and align yourself with the center of Bay Street looking north. This perspective was highly intentional. …

As we conclude our tour of Old City Hall, we recognize it as a triumph of preservation. It stands as a monument to a time when civic buildings were designed to inspire awe and project civic permanence. …