First Canadian Place, Office skyscraper in Financial District, Toronto, Canada
The 72-floor First Canadian Place reaches a height of 298 meters, featuring a facade constructed with steel, glass, and marble materials.
The construction started in 1973 after the demolition of Toronto Star and Globe and Mail buildings, with completion and official opening in 1975.
The International Style architecture of First Canadian Place represents a period when corporate buildings emphasized clean lines and functional design principles.
The building contains 29 elevators, connects to Toronto's PATH system, and includes a three-floor shopping center with 120 stores and restaurants.
First Canadian Place maintained its status as the tallest building in the Commonwealth of Nations from 1975 until the Petronas Towers construction in 1998.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 1975
Architects: B+H Architects, Edward Durell Stone
Official opening: 1975
Architectural style: International Style
Floors above the ground: 72
Elevators: 29
Height: 298 m
Made from material: steel, glass, marble
GPS coordinates: 43.64860,-79.38170
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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