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Catalog Number |
BR2017.15.13 |
Object Name |
Leaflet |
Scope & Content |
A folded, white glossy leaflet entitled "Toronto International Airport" published by the Department of Transport, Canada. Front features a colour wheel containing 6 different colours: purple, red, orange, yellow, green and blue. Text on the front is printed in black. Contents of the leaflet highlight the new Aeroquay that was built at the Toronto International Airport, as well as many colour and black photographs of the airport that feature the following: Inukshuk in front of the administration building Witty mural by Louis de Niverville Welded bronze sculpture by Armand Vaillancourt Sculpture by Kazuo Nakamura Harold Town mural Air traffic control centre Ticketing concourse Main departure lobby Stores in shopping concourse Large central plaza Quiet lounge Heating plant Coffee shop |
History |
In 1937 the Canadian Government chose Malton as the site of an airport to serve the City of Toronto. A year later it opened its doors to the public. First known as Malton Airport and later Malton International Airport it was renamed the Toronto International Airport in 1960. Passenger air travel grew at increasing rates after World War II, especially with the introduction of transatlantic travel and jumbo jetliners like the Avro Jetliner. It was decided that the airport needed expansion and so the Department of Transport commissioned architects John B. Parkin and John C. Parkin to design the new terminal. Old Terminal 1 or Aeroquay One opened on February 28th, 1964. Its circular concourse, with the parking garage in the middle, allowed people to reach each gate within two minutes. The design was revolutionary, adored, and internationally adopted. Aside from its newfound functionality, it incorporated a lot of architectural design that made it look aesthetically futuristic and pleasing. During its run, Toronto was able to showcase its technological endeavours successfully. With air travel becoming more affordable and taking in an influx of people, the Aeroquay was considered too small to handle the high traffic. The last flight from Aeroquay One was on April 5, 2014. New terminals were built in its place. Today the airport is officially known as the Toronto Pearson International Airport. References: http://torontoist.com/2006/10/torontoist_reme/ http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/11/what_the_toronto_airport_used_to_look_like/ |
Title |
Toronto International Airport |
Pub Date |
1964 |
People |
Bauldry, Allan Pickersgill, John W. |