Constructed in 1905, the Transportation Building was a creation of G.W. Gouinlock who designed it to take advantage of natural lighting.  Sky lights abounded and massive windows lined the perimeter of the building ensuring well-lit exhibits and excellent air circulation.  The building was also designed to display the newest modes of transportation which, at that time, included cars, boats and aeroplanes. Standing only one storey high, the Transportation Building measured 324 feet long and 130 feet wide.

The Transportation Building served many different roles during its lifetime.  For example, in the 1970s it was renamed the International Building and housed exhibits from around the world.

It was destroyed by fire in 1974.

Date: 1929

Origin: CNE Archives

Collection Number: MG4-S6-IX57364