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     Discover the Fascinating History of Toronto's Union Station

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   Who designed Toronto's Union Station?

   • Toronto's Union Station is Canada's largest and most opulent railway station. The Montreal architecture firm of Ross and Macdonald designed the building in the Beaux-Arts style as a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, with help from CPR architect Hugh Jones and Toronto architect John M. Lyle.

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   Who designed Union Station?

   • Union Station, Toronto, was designed by architects Ross and Macdonald, Hugh G. Jones and John M. Lyle for the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada and Canadian Pacific Railway. Union Station, Toronto, opened in 1927 (courtesy Baldwin Room, Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library). Union Station the busiest passenger transportation facility in Canada.

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   Who designed the CN Tower tunnel in Toronto?

   • Tunnel from Toronto's Union Station to CN Tower. An HDR shot of the tracks at Union Station in downtown Toronto. Union Station, Toronto, was designed by architects Ross and Macdonald, Hugh G. Jones and John M. Lyle for the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada and Canadian Pacific Railway. Design commenced in 1913 and construction began in 1914.

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   When was Toronto's First Union Station built?

   • The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada established a station at the corner of Front and Bay in 1855; this became Toronto’s first Union Station in December 1855, when the Great Western Railway arrived to share the facility with the Grand Trunk Railway.

   History of Union Station - City of Toronto

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   Who operates the Toronto Terminals Railway?

   • It is operated by the Toronto Terminals Railway, a joint venture of the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway, which directs and controls train movement along the Union Station Rail Corridor, the largest and busiest rail corridor in Canada.

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   Who designed the Grand Trunk Railway?

   • The front of the old station was completed in 1895 and contained ticket offices, waiting rooms and railway offices. It was designed by E. P. Hannaford, Chief Engineer of the Grand Trunk Railway. The station was modelled on the Illinois Central Station in Chicago and had three domed towers, one containing a clock.

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   Toronto's Union Station is Canada's largest and most opulent railway station. The Montreal architecture firm of Ross and Macdonald designed the building in the Beaux-Arts style as a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, with help from CPR architect Hugh Jones and Toronto architect John M. Lyle .

4. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › the-fascinating-historyDiscover the Fascinating History of Toronto's Union Station

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The construction and architectural design of Toronto’s Union Station have a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. The station was a product of the city’s growth and development during that time period.

5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › union-stationUnion Station - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Feb 7, 2006 · Union Station, Toronto, was designed by architects Ross and Macdonald, Hugh G. Jones and John M. Lyle for the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada and Canadian Pacific Railway. Design commenced in 1913 and construction began in 1914.

6. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › toronto-union-stationToronto Canada Union Station - Complete Guide, Tips, and ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The concept of the CN Tower originated in the late 1960s as part of Canada’s Centennial celebrations. Construction began in February 1973 and it was officially opened to the public on June 26, 1976. The tower’s design was inspired by the influence of railway and Toronto’s Union Station. Attractions

   • Amenities: Shops, restaurants, cafes, waiting area
   • Opened: 1927

   • Location: Downtown Toronto
   • Train Services: GO Transit, Via Rail, Amtrak

7. www.torontojourney416.com › union-stationUnion Station – A Magnificent Example of Beaux-Arts Architecture

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   May 5, 2021 · The architects who designed the sweeping Beaux-Arts style gem included Montreal-based Ross & MacDonald as well as Hugh Jones and John Lyle. Planners turned the entrance of the present-day station towards the city since the downtown was growing.

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   Designed after the Great Fire of 1904 that consumed much of what we now call the Financial District, Union Station’s monumentality was inspired by the City Beautiful movement as part of a new vision for Toronto.

9. www.toronto.ca › history-of-union-stationHistory of Union Station - City of Toronto

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   It was designed by E. P. Hannaford, Chief Engineer of the Grand Trunk Railway. The station was modelled on the Illinois Central Station in Chicago and had three domed towers, one containing a clock. In its time, the previous Union Station was considered to be one of the most modern and handsome stations on the continent.