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The construction of Royal York hotel begins under the direction of architects Ross and Macdonald, 1927.

Construction of the Royal York hotel, a workman applies copper flashing and roofing along the parapet, 1928.

Construction of the Royal York hotel. A workman atop a pulley block which was used for erecting steelwork, 1928.

In 1927, a proposal was adopted to build a major hotel in the city of Toronto. The Royal York under construction, October 8, 1928.

The largest and finest hotel in the British Empire, 1929.

The proud door staff in their new uniforms, 1929.

The Royal York lobby and mezzanine, 1929.

Imperial Dining Room, when RY opened it's doors June 11, 1929, it brought a new social era attracting a true who's who list of royalty, celebrities, dignitaries and travelers to the city of Toronto.

The Royal York hotel Ballroom arranged for it's traditional Afternoon Tea, 1929.

The Royal York switchboard operators, 1929.

The Royal York Louis XIV Suite, 1929.

Royal York hotel excelled at providing world class entertainment. The CPR Radio room, located in the broadcasting suite on the top floor of the hotel, 1929.

Horace Waller Library contained over 12,000 volumes, chosen by the city of Toronto's Chief Librarian, Dr. George Locke, 1929.

The Roof Top Garden for Supper Dance, 1934.

Exterior view of the Royal York hotel, circa 1940s.

Royal State Dinner for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, October 13, 1951.

With the East Wing expansion, the hotel regains the title Largest Hotel in the British Empire, 1958.

The Royal York after the addition of the East Wing, a 17 floor, 400 room addition, 1960.

The Royal State Dinner for HER Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, June 26, 1973.

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A STORIED PAST. A BRILLIANT FUTURE.

Through a history of nearly 90 years, the Fairmont Royal York has played host royal guests, heads of state, celebrities, superstars of sport, and millions of others. It has been a crucial lynchpin in the history of Toronto luxury. And now, with major changes sweeping through the property, that legacy is ready for the next 100 years.

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