A restoration phase of Old City Hall in Toronto was completed recently, restoring part of the gem by Architect E. 3. Lennox to contemporary standards. Part of the project included the replacement of the copper roof and many of the details that were part of Lennox's original vision. Originally the roof was tiled, which were later replaced with copper, because of the lack of maintenance required. The Old City Hall was built in the years just prior to the turn of the century, and it was the result of a competition held in 1884. At first intended as a courthouse, the functions of a city hall were added as the budget ballooned to 2,500,000 dollars. For a city of only 150,000 inhabitants, it was a grand statement. Today the building serves as a courthouse, fulfilling its original purpose.
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