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The Eaton Auditorium and Round Room
Photos by contributor Colin Old - Posted August 2018
This Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque can be found on the wall at the entrance to the Carlu on the west side of Yonge Street just south of College Street. Here's what it says (transcription by contributor Wayne Adam):
Coordinates: 43.660836 -79.383069 |
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Opened in 1931, the luxurious rooms and foyer on the 7th floor of this building are among the most outstanding Art Deco interiors in Canada. Designed by Jacques Carlu and René Cera, with murals by Natacha Carlu, they seamlessly integrate structure and art. Bands of white flashed opal glass lighting, geometric Monel metal and bronze finishes, and black Vitrolite create flowing, curvilinear spaces. The glass chandelier and fountain in the Round Room evoke the age of radio and epitomize the contemporary style. Superb acoustics in the auditorium drew famous performers to this venue, which hosted many important cultural events.
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