Civic Symbol

Creating Toronto's New City Hall, 1952-1966

Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Beginnings

Chapter 2: Competition

Chapter 3: Winner

Chapter 4: Construction

Chapter 5: Furnishings

Chapter 6: Opening

Chapter 7: Coda

Description

“Filled with fascinating stories and photographs, and based on exhaustive research, Civic Symbol is an important book about an important building. ” –Mark Osbaldeston, author of Unbuilt Toronto

The story of Toronto’s New City Hall is one of a large urban centre in transition, torn between a parochial past and a multicultural future. Christopher Armstrong chronicles the winding path that took architect Viljo Revell’s extraordinary design from concept to reality. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary photographs, plans, and drawings, Civic Symbol is the essential history of this iconic Canadian building.

Awards

  • Winner, Award of Merit awarded by Heritage Toronto 2016