This succession of photos shows the process of the demolition of the old Fort William City Hall.
The new City Hall was built behind the old one in 1966, so that the city could continue "business as usual" for as long as possible.
Thunder Bay City Hall, 500 Donald St E, decorated for Christmas.
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series Number: 121
Accession number: 1996-2#69
A front view of Thunder Bay City Hall, taken in 1976.
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series Number: 131
Accession Number: 1991-3#224
A close up of the War Memorial in front of the Thunder Bay City Hall, possibly taken in the 1970s.
It reads:
"OUR DUTY DONE
IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OUR HONOURED DEAD AND THOSE WHO CARRIED ON IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
1939-1945"
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series Number: 131
Accession Number: 1991-3#219
This invitation was sent to dignitaries for the opening ceremonies of the Fort William City Hall in 1966.
The invitation reads:
"The Corporation Of The City Of Fort William cordially invites you to attend The Official Opening Of the New City Hall
Donald St.
2 o'clock p.m. Friday, May 27th, 1966"
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series Number: 4
TBA 0800-08-67
This photograph of the new Fort William City Hall in 1966 shows that the grounds without landscaping; it remained this way for months after the demolition of the previous City Hall.
Minister of Municipal Affairs, J.W. Spooner, cuts the ribbon for the opening ceremonies at the new City Hall. A portion of the original ribbon is attached to the photograph.
The text on the ribbon reads:
"PORTION OF RIBBON CUT BY HON. SPOONER AT THE OPENING CEREMONY MAY 27th, 1966"
These photographs were taken in 1976 at the Information Desk in City Hall. Note that in the several of the photographs, the mural can be seen in the background.
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series: 131
Accession Number: 1991-3#37
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series: 131
Accession Number: 1991-3#38
City of Thunder Bay Archives Series: 131
Accession Number: 1991-3#39
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