Toronto Elevator History

Without elevators, the model of vertical growth that distinguishes our cities from those of other stages of history would not have spread and contemporary architecture would not be the same.

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Jane's Walk 2018: Architecture, Elevators & History

Explore elevators and their indispensable role in cities and architecture across Toronto from the turn of the century to the latest advances in the vertical transportation industry.

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Toronto's CNE Shell Tower

Located on Princess Boulevard, The Shell Tower was built by the Shell Oil Company in 1955 for the Canadian National Exhibition. It was a glass and steel structure, almost 12 storeys in height (120’), containing a central elevator shaft, two glass staircases, and an observation deck near the top overlooking the entire CNE grounds.

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Featured Elevator The Balfour Building | 119 Spadina Ave - Toronto

The Balfour Building is one of Toronto's lasting piece of Art Deco architecture owned and maintained by WTF Group. Their dedication to preservation and heritage inspired this custom wall graphic recreating the architectural elevations by Jewish Architect Benjamin Brown.

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Featured Elevator Dominion Public Building | 1 Front St W - Toronto

The 5 storey Dominion Public Building was built between 1926 to 1935 for the government of Canada at southeast corner of Front and Bay street, Toronto.

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Print Advertisements by Otis Elevator Company

Here are twenty print ads by the Otis Elevator Company that are creatively brilliant. They have a solid concept topped off with great design which to date embody the brilliance of this North American company.

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Elgin Winter Garden Theatre | Elevator Profile

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Featured Elevator Fairmont Royal York

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How do Elevators Work

el·e·va·tor /ˈeləˌvādər/ noun

a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels. "in the elevator she pressed the button for the lobby"