Bandshell - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 37.872 W 079° 25.384
17T E 627210 N 4832120
This Art Deco bandshell is located at Bandshell Park at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) grounds in Toronto, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM7Z6G
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/27/2009
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CNE Bandshell - 1936
The Bandshell was dedicated by Toronto Mayor Sam McBride and the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Percy Vincent, at the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition August 28, 1936. The Kneller Hall Band of England and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra highlighted the inaugural program. Designed by architects Craig and Madill in the manner of the Hollywood Bowl, the Art Deco Bandshell was long the most up-to-date structure at the CNE. Over the years its outstanding acoustics and mood lighting effects have helped to attract international military and concert bands, world-famed opera and popular performers and audiences in the thousands. The Bandshell is the location for the CNE opening and closing ceremonies. Many famous artists have played at the Bandshell over the years including Guy Lombardo, Louis Armstrong, The Guess Who, and Joni Mitchell. On August 25, 2003 they celebrated the CNE's 125th anniversary by setting a Guinness World Record here with the largest Hokey Pokey song and dance routine, led by Sesame Street's Elmo.
Info taken from:http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/photos/cne-bandshell-1936
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment
Architect: Craig and Madill
Date Built: 1936
Supporting references: Not listed
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