Last Thursday, Heritage Toronto organized a mural presentation and plaque unveiling at the Imperial Oil Building.
This Modernist-style edifice was built in 1957, and was the head office until 2005, when the company moved to Calgary, Alberta.
It was sold to Camrost Felcorp in 2010, and converted to condos.
Despite the construction work. much of the interior was left intact, including the two murals.
They were painted by Toronto-born artist R. York Wilson, and are each 32 feet by 21 feet. They depict the "Story of Oil", beginning with its formation in prehistory, and ending with its discovery and eventual use in industry.
This picture shows one of the clocks, with its gold mosaic tile background at the entrance way.
Another photo in the lobby, shows the original Royal Mail box.
There were several dignitaries present for the unveiling, including the CEO of the developer, Scotiabank (plaque sponsor), HT staff members, York Wilson reps and the local City Councillor, Josh Matlow.
Finally, here is the plaque commemorating the 19 story pink granite building at 111 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto.
