Maple Leaf Gardens, Art Deco sports arena in Toronto, Canada
Maple Leaf Gardens is a historic building in Art Deco style in the heart of Toronto, Canada. Brick walls and limestone facades show geometric patterns and large arched windows typical of early 1930s construction.
The building was designed by architects Ross and Macdonald and opened on November 12, 1931, with seating for over twelve thousand spectators. After decades of use for sports and entertainment, the interior was rebuilt and given a new function as a retail and athletic facility starting in 2011.
The name comes from Canada's national symbol and the former location of a market with gardens in this neighborhood. Today students and residents shop for groceries on the ground floor while athletes use the training halls in the upper levels.
The entrance is located at the intersection of Carlton Street and Church Street in the central district. Visitors can view the exterior facade at any time while the interior is mainly accessible to students and athletes.
From 1946 to 1999 the building recorded an uninterrupted series of sold-out events for Toronto Maple Leafs home games. This streak stands as the longest attendance record in North American professional sports.
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