Did you know? Old City Hall narrowly escaped demolition in the 1960's as defunct department store chain Eaton's wished to incorporate the land into a mega office development. Following much public outcry, the project morphed into the Eaton Centre and the Bay St landmark was preserved.
Built over a 10-year period, Old City Hall served at the seat of City Council from its completion in 1889 until 1965 when that function was taken over by present-day Toronto City Hall just across the street. The building's signature piece is a 104m clock tower terminating the Bay Street Vista....
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