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Praise was won by architect Gerald Robinson for designing the Colonnade on Bloor St
Praise was won by architect Gerald Robinson for designing the Colonnade on Bloor St

Praise was won by architect Gerald Robinson for designing the Colonnade on Bloor St

Date6/13/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Praise was won by architect Gerald Robinson for designing the Colonnade on Bloor St. so sun could reach the street. But he warns that no law, like the new guidelines, can guarantee beautiful buildings.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076837F
Passerby takes a closer look at sculpture outside Colonnade on Bloor St
Passerby takes a closer look at sculpture outside Colonnade on Bloor St
3/12/1979
Smiling Buddha stands at the entrance of the China Jade restaurant in the Colonnade, Bloor St
Smiling Buddha stands at the entrance of the China Jade restaurant in the Colonnade, Bloor St
8/21/1975
Architect Carlos Ott, who made headlines designing the Paris Opera House (inset), and his Hazelton Lanes spa
Architect Carlos Ott, who made headlines designing the Paris Opera House (inset), and his Hazelton Lanes spa
6/11/1990
Designing man: Scarborough architect Al Ingleson has designed buildings in Panama and Saudi Arabia, but his latest project is closer to home - the $6-million Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Library
Designing man: Scarborough architect Al Ingleson has designed buildings in Panama and Saudi Arabia, but his latest project is closer to home - the $6-million Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Library
5/11/1981
Eaton Centre: In a letter to Whiteson, the architect acknowledged praises and criticisms of the centre and suggested they get together to discuss the issues raised
Eaton Centre: In a letter to Whiteson, the architect acknowledged praises and criticisms of the centre and suggested they get together to discuss the issues raised
4/20/1978
Art student Mary Lou McIsaac Copies Africa cover, Star Weekly Graphic Art Won Highest Praise, It's in Museum Exhibition
Art student Mary Lou McIsaac Copies Africa cover, Star Weekly Graphic Art Won Highest Praise, It's in Museum Exhibition
3/2/1961
Reader praises story on lawyer Richard Deveney, above, who won his battle against cancer
Reader praises story on lawyer Richard Deveney, above, who won his battle against cancer
4/11/1978
No sophomore jinx: Janette Turner Hospital: who won $50:000 for her first novel last year and received glowing critical praise: says she felt no pressure in coming up with another novel
No sophomore jinx: Janette Turner Hospital: who won $50:000 for her first novel last year and received glowing critical praise: says she felt no pressure in coming up with another novel
9/21/1983
In the boutiques..., She's Susan Kosovic. She owns both the Poupee Rouge fashion shop on Yonge St. and the Poupee Rouge in The Colonnade
In the boutiques..., She's Susan Kosovic. She owns both the Poupee Rouge fashion shop on Yonge St. and the Poupee Rouge in The Colonnade
10/28/1966
Self- contained attic apartment is where Shei and Gerald Gladstone do most of their living and here the sculptor does most of his work. Architect Gera(...)
Self- contained attic apartment is where Shei and Gerald Gladstone do most of their living and here the sculptor does most of his work. Architect Gera(...)
7/24/1975
Award-winning architect: Philip Carter proudly displays the Governor-General medal he won for his design of the Markham Community Library. The $900,000 library blends in with the 19th-century style and atmosphere of the old village of Markham's Main St. Carter, 42, received his award at a ceremony held in Winnipeg.
Award-winning architect: Philip Carter proudly displays the Governor-General medal he won for his design of the Markham Community Library. The $900,000 library blends in with the 19th-century style and atmosphere of the old village of Markham's Main St. Carter, 42, received his award at a ceremony held in Winnipeg.
6/18/1982
Gerald McCall, accused in plot to sell to the Soviets, heads a bakery chain, including a Bloor St
Gerald McCall, accused in plot to sell to the Soviets, heads a bakery chain, including a Bloor St
1/8/1983