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Metropolitan Toronto
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The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto was an upper-tier level of municipal government in Ontario, Canada, from 1953 to 1998. It was made up of the old city of Toronto and numerous townships, towns and villages that surrounded Toronto, which were starting to urbanize rapidly after World War II. It was commonly referred to as "Metro Toronto" or "Metro".
Metro Hall
Metro Hall
A Metropolitan Toronto plaque on a city overpass.
A Metropolitan Toronto plaque on a city overpass.
Old Toronto
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Old Toronto is the part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that corresponds to the boundaries of the City of Toronto prior to 1998. It was incorporated as a city in 1834, after being known as the town of York, and being part of York County. Toronto periodically grew in size by annexing adjacent land and municipalities.
Skyline of Old Toronto from the Toronto Harbour
Skyline of Old Toronto from the Toronto Harbour
Coat of arms
Coat of arms
Residents celebrate the incorporation of York into the City of Toronto in 1834.
Residents celebrate the incorporation of York into the City of Toronto in 1834.
The Horticulture Building, used for the Canadian National Exhibition. The building was built in 1907 to replace the Exhibition's second Crystal Palace
The Horticulture Building, used for the Canadian National Exhibition. The building was built in 1907 to replace the Exhibition's second Crystal Palace.