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The beacon was the first of its kind to appear in Canada and was built at a cost of $ 25,000 (equivalent to $ 276,585 in 2023). The top of the beacon tower stands 321 feet (97.8 m) above
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began in 1929 and it opened in 1931. It was the fourth building to serve as the headquarters of Canada Life, Canada's oldest, and at the time largest insurance company. Previously it had been housed in offices at Bay and King Street.
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180 Simcoe Street is a 12-floor addition to the campus, built directly south of 190 Simcoe Street. It connects to 190 Simcoe Street through a short walkway. It was completed in 1994.
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