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View with Side Frame! Location DB > Canada > Ontario > Toronto > Bata Shoes Headquarters  Name Bata Shoes Headquarters  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by scribble on 3/30/2006 8:39 PM last modified by Axle on 12/25/2007 12:25 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Demolished Accessibility: Difficult Recommendation: worth the trip  Physical Information Address Toronto, Ontario Canada Owner: See a map of this location  Hazards  Interesting Features Great example of 1960's modernist architecture  Security Measures active alarms and quick security response  Historical Dates Built: 1965 Closed: 2003  Required Equipment  Recommended Equipment  History Last September, Toronto city council voted 36-1 to reject a special heritage designation for North York's former Bata shoe headquarters, a hallmark of modern architecture designed by prominent Toronto architect John C. Parkin. This decision made it possible for the 40-year-old building to be demolished. It sits on the site of an Aga Khan Council of Canada proposed complex that would include an Ismaili spiritual centre, a museum of rare Islamic art and a public park. The Bata building is a white pavillion-esque, low-rise concrete and glass office structure that sits on the brow of a hill at the Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue East. It has been long recognized as a fine example of 1960s-era Modern Movement architecture. Recently, the Toronto Society of Architects identified the building as one of 96 significant buildings and public spaces in Toronto built between 1953 and 2003. Because the Aga Khan Foundation supports the development and heritage of regional architecture in many third-world countries it was hoped the building could be incorporated into the development plans. Many heritage activists, architects and planners are lamenting the loss of good examples of mid-century modern design and the role it played in the original site planning for the area of Don Mills. A motion was tabled at city council that requires the Aga Khan Council to defer demolition of the Bata building until site plans are approved and a building permit obtained.  Media Coverage  Future Plans Plans are in the works to demolish the building and constuct an Islamic cultural centre... --- December 24, 2007: Demolition well underway  Stories Into Darkness Sun, May 7th, 2006 posted by Axle Add your own story  Photo Galleries When the Cathedrals were white... Thu, Mar 30th, 2006 posted by scribble 18 pictures Air33's May Visit Sun, May 21st, 2006 posted by Air 7 pictures Demolished Tue, Dec 25th, 2007 posted by videonerd 6 pictures Former Canadian Bata Corp HQ Wed, Jan 2nd, 2008 posted by Jannx 1 pictures Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 7/25/2008 4:47 AM.  Latest Changes on Jul 25 08 at 4:47, Steed validated this location on Jan 6 08 at 3:09, Emperor Wang conditionally validated this location on Jan 2 08 at 4:14, Jannx updated gallery picture Former Canadian Bata HQ: Don Mills ON on Jan 2 08 at 4:13, Jannx updated gallery picture Former Canadian Bata HQ: Don Mills ON on Jan 2 08 at 4:12, Jannx updated gallery picture Former Canadian Bata HQ: Don Mills ON on Jan 2 08 at 4:11, Jannx added some pictures to a gallery on Jan 2 08 at 4:07, Jannx created a new gallery on Dec 25 07 at 17:40, videonerd added some pictures to a gallery on Dec 25 07 at 17:35, videonerd created a new gallery on Dec 25 07 at 12:25, Axle changed the following: Status  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2023 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 78 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 699928659 pages have been generated.