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Simpson Tower, Eaton Centre Tower II, Old City Hall, Bell Canada City Hall, Eaton Centre
Simpson Tower, Eaton Centre Tower II, Old City Hall, Bell Canada City Hall, Eaton Centre

Simpson Tower, Eaton Centre Tower II, Old City Hall, Bell Canada City Hall, Eaton Centre

Date5/14/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Simpson Tower; Eaton Centre Tower II; Old City Hall; Bell Canada City Hall; Eaton Centre
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0109962F
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
6/27/1990
Full-grown. The second tower of the downtown Eaton Centre complex, the Cadillac Fairview Tower, has gone as far as it's going, having reached its full(...)
Full-grown. The second tower of the downtown Eaton Centre complex, the Cadillac Fairview Tower, has gone as far as it's going, having reached its full(...)
2/21/1981
The concrete core of the second twin tower in the Eaton Centre project is nearly finished
The concrete core of the second twin tower in the Eaton Centre project is nearly finished
2/26/1980
1969, William's son Norman photographed the old hall with an arch of Nathan Phillips Square in the foreground and the Simpson Tower at rear. The Star (...)
1969, William's son Norman photographed the old hall with an arch of Nathan Phillips Square in the foreground and the Simpson Tower at rear. The Star (...)
6/5/1969
The curving towers of Toronto's new city hall seem about to envelop the clock tower of the old building in this unusual view from the 17th floor of th(...)
The curving towers of Toronto's new city hall seem about to envelop the clock tower of the old building in this unusual view from the 17th floor of th(...)
9/16/1964
Eaton tower dominates project, Work is proceeding on the second phase of the Eaton Centre, the hypermodern shopping and office complex that is revital(...)
Eaton tower dominates project, Work is proceeding on the second phase of the Eaton Centre, the hypermodern shopping and office complex that is revital(...)
9/4/1978
High Noon for 3 months, Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19,750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet, clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration
High Noon for 3 months, Installed in 1901 at a cost of $19,750 in city's highest clock tower at 300 feet, clock at old city hall will again undergo major repairs and restoration
12/20/1976
More than 200 feet up, Benito Cortese restores stonework on old city hall clock tower while 20-foot of 79-year-old clock are being reglazed by special(...)
More than 200 feet up, Benito Cortese restores stonework on old city hall clock tower while 20-foot of 79-year-old clock are being reglazed by special(...)
8/21/1978
Eaton's centre under construction (Dundas - Yonge) with city hall in foreground
Eaton's centre under construction (Dundas - Yonge) with city hall in foreground
9/5/1975
New tower mirrors old city hall
New tower mirrors old city hall
5/6/1981
This clock has an extra face, Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall
This clock has an extra face, Metro Property Department worker George Thompson (arrow) peers from the clock tower of old city hall
3/10/1969
The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
The attractiveness of the City Hall complex puts into sharp focus what we lack in other parts of the city, contends Professor J. Spelt in the letter below. (Picture was taken from City Hall tower.)
3/23/1972