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This detailed 1985 illustration by David Crighton captures the landmark’s towering brick façade, illuminated window bays, and famous Carlton Street marquee during its years as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you remember Saturday night hockey, attended an unforgettable concert, or simply appreciate Toronto’s sporting history, this artwork preserves the character of a building that became much more than an arena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Created:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 Carlton Street at Church Street, Toronto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e My mother lived nearby in Cabbagetown and remembered when this site was simply a large hole in the ground as construction began on the future home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This print became especially popular when I added custom marquee lettering showing the visiting team for Saturday night games. 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David Crighton’s dramatic upward perspective emphasizes the towering glass façade, with the CN Tower framed among Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated near the beginning of the arena’s history, the artwork preserves the excitement of a new home for Toronto hockey, basketball, and major concerts. 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David Crighton’s illustration rises from the landscaped Gate 4 entrance to the steel framework above, bringing together prominent BMO Field signage, large Toronto FC displays, soccer imagery, and colourful flags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strong upward composition emphasizes the scale of the stadium, while its team crests and sporting details give the piece a distinctive Toronto FC identity. 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