Osgoode Hall

Standing at the north-east corner of Queen Street West and University Ave, Osgoode Hall, and its famous "cow fence" was first started in 1829 (when the intersection was called Lot Street and College Avenue). Its initial design was by John Ewart and W. W. Baldwin in the late Palladian style. The Great Library was designed by Cumberland and Storm (1857-1860) and "features an ornate plaster ceiling, cork floors, and etched glass windows." The building is owned by the Law Society and the Government of Ontario.  
 

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1852		Osgoode Hall before the dome, between the west wing and library, was removed 172 years ago - City Hall - 1852 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1856		Looking north up York Street to Osgoode Hall - Toronto from the top of the Rossin House Hotel 168 years ago - Financial District - 1856 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1856		Osgoode Hall elevation by Hopkins, Lawford and Nelson, with dome 168 years ago - City Hall - 1856 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1856		Osgoode Hall : Queen Street West, north-side, before the central section was reconstructed by Cumberland and Storm 168 years ago - City Hall - 1856 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1858		Sketch of Osgoode Hall library and dome; interior perspective 166 years ago - City Hall - 1858 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1859		Main entrance of Osgoode Hall, Queen St. W. and University Ave. (Photo by Armstrong, Beere & Hime) 165 years ago - City Hall - 1859 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1859		Osgoode Hall Library interior - stereo - Photographed by Armstrong, Beere & Rime, Toronto 165 years ago - City Hall - 1859 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1867		Osgoode Hall - by Octavius Thompson 157 years ago - City Hall - 1867 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1870		Osgoode Hall gates and pedestrians - half-tone photograph 154 years ago - City Hall - Saturday, April 23, 1870 Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1884		Osgoode Hall Library with ornate ceiling and fireplace 140 years ago - City Hall - 1884 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900		Ornate fence outside of Osgoode Hall - photo with watercolour added 124 years ago - City Hall - 1900 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910		Carved Osgoode Hall Law School Library fireplace with clock 114 years ago - City Hall - 1910 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		Looking down on the Osgoode Hall library from the second level 114 years ago - City Hall - 1910 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Sketch of a Cow gate outside Osgoode Hall on Queen Street West at University Ave 94 years ago - City Hall - 1930 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1937		Osgoode Hall before the addition of the east wing by Saunders & Ryrie 87 years ago - City Hall - 1937 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1938		Osgoode Hall interior with Coat of Arms by Dyce C. Saunders, ca 1938 86 years ago - City Hall - 1938 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1948		People at an iron gate at Osgoode Hall 76 years ago - City Hall - 1948 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1975		View of window and roof details on Osgoode Hall 49 years ago - City Hall - Wednesday, April 30, 1975 Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)