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some of the councillors’ offices. councillors’ the of some 2 thick black lines filled with dense, striking colours. He was presented with the Order of Canada in 1978. in Canada of Order the with presented was He colours. striking dense, with filled lines black thick
created the copper structures. This corridor leads to to leads corridor This structures. copper the created Ancestral Figure with Spirit Helpers Spirit with Figure Ancestral features bold designs outlined in in outlined designs bold features 1962. in scene art the on debuted who artist
the mosaic, and sculptor-designer John McKinnon McKinnon John sculptor-designer and mosaic, the
was one of Canada’s most famous and accomplished First Nations artists. He was a self-taught self-taught a was He artists. Nations First accomplished and famous most Canada’s of one was Morrisseau Norval
the mosaic. Artist Brian Kipping (1953-2007) created created (1953-2007) Kipping Brian Artist mosaic. the
Norval Morrisseau artwork Morrisseau Norval earlier era in the city’s history are integrated with with integrated are history city’s the in era earlier
1960s. Copper forms that recreate the roofs of an an of roofs the recreate that forms Copper 1960s.
to the City, this artwork recreates the skyline of the the of skyline the recreates artwork this City, the to
with a colourful mosaic of glass tiles. Called Views Views Called tiles. glass of mosaic colourful a with
In reception area “A”, you will see a corridor lined lined corridor a see will you “A”, area reception In
Mosaic display display Mosaic
(open to the public during council meetings) meetings) council during public the to (open
Display Mosaic 5)
4) Portraits of Toronto’s Mayors Toronto’s of Portraits 4)
Self-Guided Tour Self-Guided
3) Norval Morrisseau Artwork Artwork Morrisseau Norval 3)
2) Mayor’s Office and the Chain of Office of Chain the and Office Mayor’s 2)
CITY HALL CITY
1) Coat of Arms of Coat 1)
October 30, 1998. 30, October
second floor features floor second
of Canada. It was approved by council on on council by approved was It Canada. of
Excellency Romeo LeBlanc, Governor General General Governor LeBlanc, Romeo Excellency TORONTO TORONTO
Chief Herald of Canada and granted by His His by granted and Canada of Herald Chief
Toronto’s first female mayor. female first Toronto’s
government. The design was created by the the by created was design The government.
the construction of new City Hall, and June Rowlands, Rowlands, June and Hall, City new of construction the
Borough of East York and the Metro level of of level Metro the and York East of Borough
the first Jewish mayor and the driving force behind behind force driving the and mayor Jewish first the
York, North York, Scarborough, Toronto, the the Toronto, Scarborough, York, North York,
Phillips, Nathan Rebellion, Canada Upper the of leader
amalgamation of the former cities of Etobicoke, Etobicoke, of cities former the of amalgamation
more notable mayors are William Lyon Mackenzie, Mackenzie, Lyon William are mayors notable more
the city. It was created in 1998 after the the after 1998 in created was It city. the
Toronto prior to amalgamation in 1998. Some of the the of Some 1998. in amalgamation to prior Toronto
The Coat of Arms is an official symbol of of symbol official an is Arms of Coat The The portraits depict the mayors of the City of of City the of mayors the depict portraits The
Coat of Arms of Coat
Portraits of Toronto’s Mayors Toronto’s of Portraits
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usually only worn for ceremonial occasions. ceremonial for worn only usually
Office is placed around the new mayor’s neck. It is is It neck. mayor’s new the around placed is Office
the mayoral inauguration ceremony, the Chain of of Chain the ceremony, inauguration mayoral the
4 cabinet to the right is the Chain of Office. During During Office. of Chain the is right the to cabinet
own office is adjacent to this room. In the glass glass the In room. this to adjacent is office own
room room
visitors and hosts press conferences. The mayor’s mayor’s The conferences. press hosts and visitors committee committee committee committee
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the Protocol Lounge, where the mayor greets greets mayor the where Lounge, Protocol the
A Street A Mayor’s Office. The two central doors lead to to lead doors central two The Office. Mayor’s
Reception
Visible to the public is the reception area of the the of area reception the is public the to Visible
the Chain of Office of Chain the
and Office Mayor’s
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2 Central Column Nathan Phillips Square 1 3 The massive, rounded structure overhead is the The square was named after former Mayor base of the council chamber. The structure weighs Nathan Phillips, who served on council 4,000 tonnes. It is supported solely by the reinforced for 36 years, eight of them as mayor. The concrete column, which measures six metres across square is a popular site for free entertain- with walls one metre thick. Its hollow core contains ment, concerts, festivals and exhibitions, Introduction and background electrical cables and heating and air-conditioning as well as a gathering place for citizens. equipment that service the Council Chamber above. Major features include Henry Moore’s Toronto City Hall is the seat of Toronto’s municipal government and is internationally recognized as an architectural The column is anchored 16 metres in the bedrock Archer sculpture and the reflecting pool/ masterpiece. Since its opening in 1965, City Hall has been one of Toronto’s most famous landmarks. beneath the building’s foundation. skating rink. Beneath the square is one of the world’s largest underground parking Toronto City Hall is the result of one of the largest architectural competitions ever held by a city. An international jury garages, with space for 2,400 cars. judged 510 submissions from 42 countries. In 1958, Mayor Nathan Phillips announced the winner, Viljo Revell, an first floor features architect based in Helsinki, Finland. Podium Green Roof 1) Commemorative Column to Viljo Revell Wall of Nails The Toronto City Hall Podium Green Roof 2) The Scale Model Revell The nail mural on the east wall was opened as a public roof garden in 2010. Viljo Revell (1910 - 1964), did not live to see the Approximately 3,250 m² (35,000 square feet) 3) The Wall of Nails by David Partridge (1919 - 2006), opening of this impressive and uniquely designed of concrete has been transformed into living building. Born in 1910 at Vaasa, a town on the west is called Metropolis and is a 4) Central Column vegetation to reduce the building’s environ- coast of Finland, he studied architecture at the symbolic interpretation of a great city or metropolis. Created from mental impact and for residents and visitors 5) Hall of Memory and Time Capsule Institute of Technology in Helsinki and opened his to enjoy. Landscaped gardens, courtyards, practice there in 1935. Revell was considered to be 100,000 nails, it weighs over 1½ tonnes. The circle of massed copper furniture and walkways provide unique views the leader of the modern nationalist school that Hall of Memory and Time Capsule of downtown Toronto from this urban oasis in developed in Finland after the Second World War. nails in the centre symbolizes the downtown core of the city. In the glass case, flanked by the Canadian and Union the heart of the city. flags, is the Golden Book of Remembrance. It is in- scribed with the names of 3,500 Torontonians who died during the Second World War. The plaques on the wall behind bear the insignia of military units that have The Scale Model been headquartered in Toronto at some time. Planning staff created this model of the central part of the city. The boundaries are the Don River to the east, The cylinder (capped with a metal plate) contains a Bloor Street to the north, Dufferin Street to the west, time capsule, which was installed on November 7, 1962. and Lake Ontario to the south. The pink buildings are The capsule’s contents include coins, municipal hand designated as historical or architecturally significant; books, reproductions of newspapers, and more. No the white buildings are nondesignated; and the clear opening date was designated. buildings were planned or proposed for the future at 1the time this model was created. ➓ ➒ ➎ ➏ ➊ ➎ ➋ ➍ ➌ ➌
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➑ THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
➊ Speaker – The Speaker is a ➌ Councillors – The councillors ➎ City Staff - City of Toronto staff ➑ Press Gallery – This area behind councillor who chairs the council each represent one of 44 wards, sit in the seats on either side of the public gallery is reserved for meetings. The Speaker and a and are elected by eligible voters the Speaker. To the right of the the press. deputy are elected by council within those wards. Councillors Speaker sits the city manager, for the entire four-year term of and the mayor are expected to the chief financial officer, the ➒ TV cameras – Four cameras Council generally meets monthly council. They are responsible for attend and participate in scheduled city solicitor and the deputy record council meetings which are in the Chamber. Meetings usually keeping order and ensuring the meetings, vote on motions put city managers. To the left of the broadcast on Rogers Cable TV. last for three days. rules are followed, ensuring that to a vote, and respect and follow Speaker sit senior members of ➓ The Members’ Lounge – all members who wish to speak council’s decisions. staff, usually division heads. Located behind the ‘floating wall,’ The chamber is 46 metres wide on a motion have spoken and Staff provide council with advice, the Members’ Lounge is an and 12 metres at its highest putting all motions to a vote and ➍ City Clerk – The city clerk is a technical information and answer member of staff who manages area used as a venue for official point. The ceiling, which weighs announcing the results. any questions. receptions. over 2000 tonnes, was made by the meetings. The clerk prepares, pouring concrete into a single ➋ Mayor – The mayor is elected by publishes, and distributes the ➏ Public Podium – The podium all eligible voters in the city and agenda for each meeting, provides is used by councillors, members plywood mould. It took 40 days represents the city and council procedural advice to members on of staff and others to make for the concrete to dry. To absorb at official functions. The mayor is agenda business and on preparing presentations to councillors. sound, the Council Chamber the chief executive officer of the motions, advises on procedure is carpeted and the ceiling is city and head of the council, and and council rules, and takes ➐ Public Gallery – Council sprayed with a carpet fibre. presides over council meetings minutes and keeps a record of all meetings take place in public. when the Speaker or deputy proceedings, including votes. The public seating gallery can Speaker are not doing so. Council accommodate as many as 250 can delegate powers to the mayor people at any given time. to appoint and remove the deputy mayor and the Chairs of Standing Committees.