King Edward Hotel, Heritage hotel building in Downtown Toronto, Canada
The King Edward Hotel stands 18 floors tall on King Street East with its stone exterior spanning an entire city block. Inside are restaurants, ballrooms, and upscale guest rooms serving visitors and local gatherings.
The hotel opened in 1903 and took the name of King Edward VII, then gained an additional tower in 1921 designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb. This expansion made it one of Toronto's most recognizable buildings.
The Crystal Ballroom once hosted Toronto's most important social gatherings and galas throughout the 20th century. Its elegant spaces show how the city's high society used the hotel as their main gathering place.
The building sits within walking distance of Toronto's financial and entertainment districts with good access by public transit. Its central location makes it a convenient base for exploring downtown.
Fire safety regulations forced the Crystal Ballroom to close in the 1950s, changing Toronto's social scene dramatically. This closure marked a turning point in how the city's high society gathered.
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