Monday, November 7, 2011

Toronto Historical Highlight: Union Station


With some time to spare this past weekend, I decided to go out for some fresh air, and ended up walking into the past. Toronto's Union Station is currently undergoing a revitalization project, but that doesn't mean that it isn't breathtaking in its current state. The Beaux-Arts style building was officially opened on August 6, 1927, by Edward, Prince of Wales, and was designated as a National Historic Site in 1975. It's no wonder - Union Station is a historical beauty both inside and out.



Such an interesting combination of patterns...


Even the radiator covers are intricately designed...


Gleaming brass handrails lead up into the Great Hall...




Architectural corbels contain intricate carvings...



The quatrefoil motif repeats throughout the building...





Don't get lost out there...


All photos by Pamela Graham for Cherish Toronto.

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful images Pam of this historic landmark of Toronto. Funny how I walked by it everyday and not noticing all these details! Thx for sharing these images with us.

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  2. What great photos you took. I love the details around Union Station too. I always think it is funny that the ugly lower level is so crowded with people and the beautiful upper level is usually almost empty.

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  3. A great history behind these great images.Thanks for sharing this lovely stuff.

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