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20160302. Toronto’s modern classical 1953 decommissioned Commissioners St Incinerator building.

20160302. Toronto’s modern classical 1953 decommissioned CommiAn excellent example of Modern Classical design with stone detailing and varied fenestration, the incinerator opened in 1955 with the capacity to burn 900 Imperial tons per day. It was closed in 1988 after a Department of Public Health reported that it generated dioxin and other carcinogenic chemicals. It now functions as a waste transfer station.