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Exhibition Place & CNE – Past & Present

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

Administration/Press Building – The Beaux-Arts Gem at Exhibition Place

2020 - The Bandshell at Exhibition Place in Toronto is set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario. Its stage has hosted many famous performers, including Louis Armstong, The Band, Benny Goodman, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Marvin Gaye, Glen Campbell, Guy Lombardo, Chicago, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr, The Guess Who and more

2020 - The Bandshell at Exhibition Place in Toronto is set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario. Its stage has hosted many famous performers, including Louis Armstong, The Band, Benny Goodman, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Marvin Gaye, Glen Campbell, Guy Lombardo, Chicago, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr, The Guess Who and more

The Bandshell – Highlighting Musical Talent at the CNE

2023 – One of 18 granite benches commemorating historical places and events at the CNE and Exhibition Place, this one featuring the Flyer Roller Coaster. They were designed by Toronto-based artist Stephen Cruise and installed in 2007. The granite was salvaged from the former Hockey Hall of Fame/Canada's Sports Hall of Fame building once at Exhibition grounds. The benches are located around the perimeter of BMO Field and outside of the Automotive Building

2023 – One of 18 granite benches commemorating historical places and events at the CNE and Exhibition Place, this one featuring the Flyer Roller Coaster. They were designed by Toronto-based artist Stephen Cruise and installed in 2007. The granite was salvaged from the former Hockey Hall of Fame/Canada's Sports Hall of Fame building once at Exhibition grounds. The benches are located around the perimeter of BMO Field and outside of the Automotive Building

Granite Benches – Honouring Historic Places & Events at Exhibition Place

2021 – The Horse Palace is located at 15 Nova Scotia Ave at Exhibition Place. Built in 1931, architect John James Woolnough designed the Art Deco-style structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1979. The facility is used annually for the CNE and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Horse Palace is also home to Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit along with a riding school

2021 – The Horse Palace is located at 15 Nova Scotia Ave at Exhibition Place. Built in 1931, architect John James Woolnough designed the Art Deco-style structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1979. The facility is used annually for the CNE and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Horse Palace is also home to Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit along with a riding school

Horse Palace – The Equestrian Art Deco Temple at Exhibition Place

2021 – Looking southwest towards the north entrance of the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in Toronto. City architect, George FW Price, designed the massive two-storey, yellow brick building

2021 – Looking southwest towards the north entrance of the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in Toronto. City architect, George FW Price, designed the massive two-storey, yellow brick building

Coliseum Complex at Exhibition Place – An Agricultural Showplace

Circa 1965 - A postcard of the Horticulture Building at the CNE. Opening for the 1907 Exhibition, the pavilion was designed to display flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables

Circa 1965 - A postcard of the Horticulture Building at the CNE. Opening for the 1907 Exhibition, the pavilion was designed to display flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables

Horticulture Building – The Elegant Pavilion at Exhibition Place

1884 - Looking southwest towards the Officers' Quarters in the New Fort. The limestone structure was built in 1841, and we know it today as the Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place. There have been reports of paranormal activity in the historic building

1884 - Looking southwest towards the Officers' Quarters in the New Fort. The limestone structure was built in 1841, and we know it today as the Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place. There have been reports of paranormal activity in the historic building

Ghosts of Exhibition Place in Toronto

Between 1961 and 1971 – The Hockey Hall of Fame was once located directly across from the Food Building at Exhibition Place. Notice inside the entrance the "Face-Off" mural by Canadian artist Ronald Satok. The mural and entrance have been preserved at Gate 5 of BMO Field

Between 1961 and 1971 – The Hockey Hall of Fame was once located directly across from the Food Building at Exhibition Place. Notice inside the entrance the "Face-Off" mural by Canadian artist Ronald Satok. The mural and entrance have been preserved at Gate 5 of BMO Field

Hockey Hall of Fame – Once at Exhibition Place

2022 – The two-tier Princess Margaret Fountain is located at Princes' Blvd and Manitoba Dr at Exhibition Place. It sits on a pedestal with terrazzo-covered steel supports under each tier. Water springs from the top of the fountain into a smaller basin. It then cascades into the larger lower basin before falling into the pool below

2022 – The two-tier Princess Margaret Fountain is located at Princes' Blvd and Manitoba Dr at Exhibition Place. It sits on a pedestal with terrazzo-covered steel supports under each tier. Water springs from the top of the fountain into a smaller basin. It then cascades into the larger lower basin before falling into the pool below

Princess Margaret Fountain – Exhibition Place’s Graceful Centrepiece

1920s – The Gooderham Fountain was once located at Exhibition grounds. It sat on an octagonal base ringed by a pool. The fountain's smaller upper basin was inverted and decorated with scales. When water sprouted from the top over the scales, the water would shatter, spray and sparkle before falling into the larger lower basin and into the pool below. Notice the former Graphic Arts & Photography Building in the background

1920s – The Gooderham Fountain was once located at Exhibition grounds. It sat on an octagonal base ringed by a pool. The fountain's smaller upper basin was inverted and decorated with scales. When water sprouted from the top over the scales, the water would shatter, spray and sparkle before falling into the larger lower basin and into the pool below. Notice the former Graphic Arts & Photography Building in the background

Gooderham Fountain – Meet me at the Fountain!

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