Monday, 14 January 2013

Commerce Court North- Tower

Commerce Court North Tower - (and Commerce Court West)

Is the historic headquarters of the Canadian Imperial Back of Commerce. Built in 1930. Designed by Pearson and Darling. The tower is clad in limestone, and was the tallest building in the Commonwealth for three decades after its initial completion.  The Commerce Court West Tower at 199 Bay street was completed in 1972 and designed by IM Pei, it is considered by many to be a modernist masterpiece.
 

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