The Allstream Centre Toronto
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105 Princes Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
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The Art Deco Automotive Building was constructed in 1929, designed by local architect Douglas Kertland. Located immediately inside the entrance to the Princes' Gates on the south side of Princes Boulevard, the building was initially used to display the latest car models to the public.
During World War II, this building was the home to Toronto's naval reserve, known as HMCS York. A commemorative plaque to this can be found on the north side of the building.
Its original purpose was arguably superseded in 1973 when the Canadian International Autoshow appeared elsewhere in the city during the spring, closer in time to when new car models appear than in late August when the CNE starts.
In more recent years of the CNE, the Automotive Building had regularly hosted the "Farm, Food and Fun" displays, which had previously been hosted in the Agricultural Centre across the street. The building has been renamed the Allstream Centre and has currently been renovated into a state of the art conference centre.
The Allstream Centre combines history and state-of-the-art technology. The 160,000 square foot facility incorporates today's most advanced technological innovations while remaining respectful to the historical aspects of the former Automotive Building
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Recent photos taken at The Allstream Centre Toronto
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