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.

Toronto Heritage, Urbanism, Vertical Landscape, Panoramic Glass Elevator, Outdoor Elevators, Heritage ElevatorJoshua NelsonMay 7, 2018Toronto Heritage, Toronto, CNE, Observation Deck, Panoramic Elevator, Panoramic Glass Elevator