Postcard showing the Terminal Warehouse, Toronto, 1927. Illustration by Valentine-Black Co. Courtesy of the Toronto Public Library.
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Resource ID
8432
Access
Open
Credit Line
Toronto Public Library
Date of Creation
1927
Keywords
Harbourfront, Industrial Heritage, Industry, Waterfront, Waterfront history, Terminal Warehouse
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
Postcard showing the Terminal Warehouse, Toronto, 1927. Illustration by Valentine-Black Co. Courtesy of the Toronto Public Library.
Description
Completed in 1927, the Terminal Warehouse boasted impressive, state-of-the-art facilities. In its cold storage area, pipes circulated salt water from cooling rooms down to an ammonia bath. In this way, storage spaces could reach arctic temperatures, even in the middle of July. During one early media visit to the Terminal Warehouse, journalists described frozen fish, fruits, eggs, flower bulbs, and countless other items that could be preserved in the cold. Temperature and humidity controls ensured all products were properly stored. Other work was done here besides the storage and shipping of goods. The warehouse included its own customs office to tax imported goods and display rooms where sample products were showcased.