1974 – The Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, also known as the Toronto Zoo officially opens.  The construction project started in 1970 and would total $22 million.  Construction included four main pavilions (African Rainforest, Americas, Australasia and Indo-Malaya), many indoor exhibits, 10 km of trails and all the supporting facility buildings.  Upon... read more →

1984 – Construction is completed on the Cologne Cathedral located in Northern Germany. The cathedral originally began construction in 1248. After its completion, it is now the largest cathedral in Northern Europe.