Old City Hall: a typical 18th-century Renaissance building, a must-see landmark in Toronto

Toronto Old City Hall is located at the intersection of Queen St W and Bay St in the city center. This quaint old building is now known as Toronto's Old City Hall. It is the third city hall in Toronto's history. It was built in 1899 at a cost of $2.5 million and took nearly ten years to complete. When it was completed, it was not only the largest building in the city at the time, but also the largest city hall in North America. From 1899 to 1966, Toronto's City Government and City Council were based here. The old city hall was designed by E. J. Lennox, whose works include Toronto's famous Casa Loma and King Edward Hotel. The Old Town Hall is a typical Renaissance architectural style with thick stone walls, which makes it look particularly antique compared to the New Town Hall. It is located adjacent to the modern new town hall, presenting a harmonious beauty where classic and modern elements complement each other. This beautiful old building has been listed as a "National Historic Site of Canada" by the Canadian federal government. Address: 60 Queen St W , Toronto, ON M5H2N2