Horticulture Building, Heritage building at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Canada
The Horticulture Building is a single-story structure at Exhibition Place in Toronto featuring classical Beaux-Arts design with elegant proportions. Its most recognizable element is the prominent glass dome that crowns the entrance, complemented by detailed stonework and decorative features across its facade.
The building was constructed in 1907 following the fire that destroyed Toronto's Crystal Palace, designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock for horticultural displays. Its creation marked the city's effort to restore exhibition space during that period of reconstruction.
The building reflects Toronto's early commitment to creating spaces for both horticulture and public gatherings, marking how the city valued these activities in its cultural life. Its continued use for events and gatherings shows how this role has endured into the present day.
The building is located on Saskatchewan Road within the Exhibition Place grounds and operates today as an event venue. Access to the interior may be limited depending on scheduled events, so checking ahead is advisable.
During World War II from 1942 to 1946, the building stored military supplies for Canadian armed forces, serving an entirely different purpose from its original design. It later served briefly as a morgue before returning to its role as a public gathering space.
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