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Real cool shades. These unique sun shades on the new Ontario Telephone Employees Credit Union building at Wilson and Wilson Rd. are a first for Toront(...)
Real cool shades. These unique sun shades on the new Ontario Telephone Employees Credit Union building at Wilson and Wilson Rd. are a first for Toront(...)

Real cool shades. These unique sun shades on the new Ontario Telephone Employees Credit Union building at Wilson and Wilson Rd. are a first for Toront(...)

Date6/10/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: Real cool shades. These unique sun shades on the new Ontario Telephone Employees Credit Union building at Wilson and Wilson Rd. are a first for Toronto. Designed by architect Frank Stalmach; they are made of 1/4-inch tinted plastic plates installed in aluminium frames. They reportedly cut cooling load and air conditioning costs by 30 per cent - much more than metal or cloth awnings will do. Only two other buildings - one in U.S. and another in France use them. Architect liked the building so much he moved in as a tenant. Note how shades completely shadow the windows.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110256F