Toronto's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1899 to 1966 and remains one of the city's most prominent structures. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984. Toronto's Old City Hall was one of the largest buildings in Toronto and the largest civic building in North America upon completion in 1899. It was the burgeoning city's third city hall. It housed Toronto's municipal government and courts for York County and Toronto.
Old City Hall, a showplace of history and exquisite craftsmanship, celebrated its centennial birthday in September 1999. During a week of festivities which included public tours, musical performances and the unveiling of a new time capsule, residents and visitors alike gained a new appreciation for this important city landmark.
Courtroom 33 is said to be haunted by the last two men sentenced to hang in Canada: Robert Turpin and Arthur Lucas. They were tried for separate crimes but had the same lawyer, Ross MacKay, who believed both men to be innocent. There have been reports of judges’ robes mysteriously being pulled, footsteps heard walking down deserted hallways, and moans from empty holding cells in the basement. These same two men are also rumoured to be haunting the Old Don Jail.
Photo: Date 13 May 2009, 16:27 Source Old City Hall Uploaded by Skeezix1000 Author Richard Kang from Canada