Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda

Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda is a National Historic Site of Canada in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Ontario · 170 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario · location approximate

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THUNDER BAY TOURIST PAGODA This tourist kiosk was erected in 1909 to promote Port Arthur’s social and economic merits to visitors and investors. Its eye-catching architecture and strategic location reflect civic boosterism and the city’s rivalry with nearby Fort William decades before the two amalgamated to create Thunder Bay. This eclectic but carefully conceived structure combines a striking pagoda-shaped roof topped by a domed cupola, classically inspired pilasters flanking the entrance, and a patriotic beaver-and-maple-leaf motif over the door. Local architect H. Russell Halton’s cheery design still attracts the attention of visitors today.

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LA PAGODE TOURISTIQUE DE THUNDER BAY Ce pavillon a été bâti en 1909 pour vanter les attraits sociaux et économiques de Port Arthur auprès des visiteurs et des investisseurs. Son allure accrocheuse et son emplacement stratégique rappellent la promotion agressive des villes à l’époque et la rivalité entre Port Arthur et sa voisine, Fort William, bien avant leur fusion pour créer Thunder Bay. Conçu avec soin, ce bâtiment éclectique marie un toit en pagode surmonté d’une coupole et une entrée ornée de pilastres classiques, d’un castor et de feuilles d’érable. Toute en gaieté, la conception de H. Russell Halton, un architecte local, attire toujours le regard de nos jours.

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