the press building, CNE by summerfield

the press building, CNE

this building, designated a national heritage, is located at the Canadian National Exhibition complex. it was built in 1905 and was home to the exhibitors association and administration. in 1957 it was named the press building and became media headquarters for the events that take place at the exhibition grounds. it has more recently returned to its original function as home to the administrators of the CNE

this building was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by architect G.W. Gouinlock, who went on to design several buildings on the grounds. in 2005 the building celebrated its centennial. the Press Building is designated Early Exhibition Buildings National Historic Site.

too bad there was no snow when i took this pic. right now, the snow has stopped and it's looking beautiful outside. so tempted to go out and take pics, but it's cold like heck out there.

thank you for coming by and commenting. be assured it is much appreciated.
Gorgeous architecture on this and beautiful setting. Yes, the snow would really set it off nicely. I have frozen my fingers every day for the past two weeks shooting pics. It's been so frigid here!
January 31st, 2012  
This is really interesting. Snow would have been pretty, but it is still pretty.
January 31st, 2012  
stately building, great shot and info!
January 31st, 2012  
Well you know Summerfield that this is a FAV for me. What a wonderful building. Thanks for sharing the picture and the info
January 31st, 2012  
Beautiful architecture. Great shot. I like the pretty brown tones of the stone!
January 31st, 2012  
Love this building and the Ex! Great shot of it, V!
January 31st, 2012  
Really grand building, especially with the flags flying outside and adding a flash of colour. Great capture of it and thanks for the info too :) I love learning about the world through pics :)
January 31st, 2012  
such a great building
February 1st, 2012  
@karenann - would you believe it, we had a snowstorm last night and today there seemed to be no sign of it whatsoever! thank you, karenann.

@pandorasecho - thank you, dixie. winter's not over yet so maybe there will be a next time.

@sunnygreenwood - thank you, anne. much appreciated.

@bkbinthecity - yay! thank you, brian. much appreciated.
February 1st, 2012  
@myautofocuslife - thank you, livia. much appreciated.

@slang - i knew that would get you out from wherever you are. thank you, sean.

@alia_801 - thank you, alia. what bugs me though are the recycling bins and garbe bins, why they had to put them right there in front is beyond me.

@sarasdadandmom - thank you, terry. much appreciated.
February 1st, 2012  
wonderful capture of a very stately building!
February 1st, 2012  
such wonderful lines and texture and i see what you mean about the bins - they probably aren't worried about looks, only ease of collection. that always bugs me, too, but money always come 1st in these things. no one wants to be the one having to take the extra steps.
February 1st, 2012  
@cscecil - thank you, CS. much appreciated.

@catsmeowb - thank you, camille. you are so right about that, my friend.
February 2nd, 2012  
A handsome building in every way. Nice shot!
February 6th, 2012  
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