Restoration and Modernization of Ontario's Legislative Building

bricks and half built walls in black and white

Construction in 1887

the front of the Legislative Building partially constructed

1891: Construction nearing completion

exterior of the Legislative Building on a sunny day

Architectural features

a fulsome view of of the Legislative Chamber depicting the ornate wood carvings featured throughout

Decorative wood carvings

an organic and ornate pattern carved into sandstone

Sandstone exterior

a bird's-eye view of the grand staircase showcasing the oak and slate used in construction of the staircase

ornate mosaic pattern of red, orange, and yellow marble against a white background

Italian marble floors

the west wing smoldering from fire

piles of bricks and rubble in black and white

1910 construction

Recording booth under construction

Broadcast and Recording booth installation

the Legislative Chamber filled with scaffolding

1990: Chamber renovations

exterior steps to main building in state of disrepair

1990s: Exterior restoration

aerial view of copper roof installation

1990s: Copper roof installation

exterior of Visitor Service Centre

2021: Visitor Service Centre

HVAC units in the attic of the Legislative Building

large white steam pipes in the attic of the Legislative Building

old rusty pipe in the basement ceiling

leaky pipes in disrepair

exposed wires in a ventilation shaft

Exposed cables - basement

a collection of tangled wires hanging from the ceiling

Exposed cables - attic

a tangled mass of exposed wires on the floor in the corner of an office

Exposed wiring - office