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Black Bull Tavern – A Part of Toronto’s History Since 1833

Grand Opera House & the Century-Old Cold Case of the Missing Magnate

Toronto Island

2022 - Looking northwest towards the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Island

2022 - Looking northwest towards the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Island

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse – Toronto Island Historic & Haunted Landmark

The historic Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Islands was built in 1808. Learn about its history and the mysterious disappearance...

2022 - The main entrance of St Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church on Toronto Island

2022 - The main entrance of St Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church on Toronto Island

St Andrew by-the-Lake Church – A Historic Parish on Toronto Island

Early 1950s - The Island Theatre was once located at 4 Iroquois Ave on Centre Island

Early 1950s - The Island Theatre was once located at 4 Iroquois Ave on Centre Island

Island Theatre – Once on Centre Island

1908 - Looking southeast towards The Lakeside Home for Little Children, once located at Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island

1908 - Looking southeast towards The Lakeside Home for Little Children, once located at Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island

Lakeside Home for Little Children – A Beloved Landmark Once on...

2020 - The Statue of Ned Hanlan, one of the world's greatest oarsmen, on the Toronto Island

2020 - The Statue of Ned Hanlan, one of the world's greatest oarsmen, on the Toronto Island

Ned Hanlan – Canada’s World Famous Champion Oarsman

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Once Upon a Time in Toronto

Maple Leaf Gardens is located at 50 Carlton St in Toronto (2021)

Maple Leaf Gardens is located at 50 Carlton St in Toronto (2021)

Maple Leaf Gardens – Toronto’s Iconic Cathedral of Hockey

Maple Leaf Gardens is Toronto's iconic Cathedral of Hockey. Built in 1931, the arena was home of the Toronto Maple Leafs until 1999.

1910 - The General Post Office once stood at 38-42 Adelaide St E, opposite Toronto St

1910 - The General Post Office once stood at 38-42 Adelaide St E, opposite Toronto St

General Post Office – A Gem That Once Stood at Adelaide...

Circa 1945 - Alexandra Hotel was once located at Queen St W and Elizabeth St on the northwest corner when the two streets intersected

Circa 1945 - Alexandra Hotel was once located at Queen St W and Elizabeth St on the northwest corner when the two streets intersected

Alexandra Hotel – Once at Queen St W & Elizabeth St

1925 - Tamblyn Drugstore was once located at 489 Danforth Ave, just east of Logan Ave in the Greektown neighbourhood

1925 - Tamblyn Drugstore was once located at 489 Danforth Ave, just east of Logan Ave in the Greektown neighbourhood

Tamblyn Drugs – Once Canada’s Largest Drugstore Chain, Began in Toronto

1907 – Looking northwest toward the Arlington Hotel, once located at King St W and John St in Toronto

1907 – Looking northwest toward the Arlington Hotel, once located at King St W and John St in Toronto

Arlington Hotel – Once at King St W & John St

January 2, 1955 - The Columbia Hotel was once located at 2 Ossington Ave and Queen St W on the northwest corner in the Beaconsfield Village neighbourhood of Toronto

January 2, 1955 - The Columbia Hotel was once located at 2 Ossington Ave and Queen St W on the northwest corner in the Beaconsfield Village neighbourhood of Toronto

Columbia Hotel – Once in Beaconsfield Village

July 14, 1965 - The Barclay Hotel just before its demolition. It was located on the northeast corner of Front St W and Simcoe St in downtown Toronto. Notice the content auction signs on the hotel that closed that year. The hotel site became a parking lot for decades

July 14, 1965 - The Barclay Hotel just before its demolition. It was located on the northeast corner of Front St W and Simcoe St in downtown Toronto. Notice the content auction signs on the hotel that closed that year. The hotel site became a parking lot for decades

Barclay Hotel – Once at Front St W & Simcoe St

1970s – The Constellation Hotel was once located on the northeast corner of Dixon Rd and Carlingview Dr. When this postcard was printed, the hotel had "600 luxury rooms, indoor-outdoor pool, tennis and Mediterranean Garden, health club, sauna, 6 licenced bars and dining rooms, 24-hour room service and coffee shop, boutiques, free parking, golf course nearby"

1970s – The Constellation Hotel was once located on the northeast corner of Dixon Rd and Carlingview Dr. When this postcard was printed, the hotel had "600 luxury rooms, indoor-outdoor pool, tennis and Mediterranean Garden, health club, sauna, 6 licenced bars and dining rooms, 24-hour room service and coffee shop, boutiques, free parking, golf course nearby"

Constellation Hotel – The Former Luxury Hotel Began as a Posh...

2020 - The Temple Building was once located at the northwest corner of Richmond St W and Bay St - a piece of the Temple Building on display at the Guild Inn Estate

2020 - The Temple Building was once located at the northwest corner of Richmond St W and Bay St - a piece of the Temple Building on display at the Guild Inn Estate

Temple Building – A Lost Gem & Toronto’s First Skyscraper

Exhibition Place & the CNE

Circa 1965 - A postcard of the Horticulture Building at the CNE. Opening for the 1907 Exhibition, the pavilion was designed to display flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables

Circa 1965 - A postcard of the Horticulture Building at the CNE. Opening for the 1907 Exhibition, the pavilion was designed to display flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables

Horticulture Building – The Elegant Pavilion at Exhibition Place

The Horticulture Building, today home to the Toronto Event Centre, is located at Exhibition Place. Built in 1906/07, the magnificent Beaux-Arts...

Between 1955 and 1960s - Looking west on Princes' Blvd towards the Shell Oil Tower and the Flyer roller coaster once located at Exhibition Place. The contemporary tower was designed by architect George Robb and later became the Bulova Tower

Between 1955 and 1960s - Looking west on Princes' Blvd towards the Shell Oil Tower and the Flyer roller coaster once located at Exhibition Place. The contemporary tower was designed by architect George Robb and later became the Bulova Tower

Shell Oil/Bulova Tower – The Contemporary Landmark Once at The Ex

1970s - Enjoying the CHUM Wild Cat ride. It was a German-variety coaster with 4-passenger cars that travelled alone on the 560 m track. It took over 30 employees who accompanied the ride from fair to fair, about a week to assemble the 2,000 pieces Wild Cat

1970s - Enjoying the CHUM Wild Cat ride. It was a German-variety coaster with 4-passenger cars that travelled alone on the 560 m track. It took over 30 employees who accompanied the ride from fair to fair, about a week to assemble the 2,000 pieces Wild Cat

CNE Rides – Explore The Midway of Yesterday & Today

1884 - Looking southwest towards the Officers' Quarters in the New Fort. The limestone structure was built in 1841, and we know it today as the Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place. There have been reports of paranormal activity in the historic building

1884 - Looking southwest towards the Officers' Quarters in the New Fort. The limestone structure was built in 1841, and we know it today as the Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place. There have been reports of paranormal activity in the historic building

Ghosts of Exhibition Place in Toronto

Fashion and fun at the CNE & Princes' Gates

CNE Fashion – From Elegant Tea Dresses to Funky Go-Go Boots

1954 - The Striporama tent on The Midway. "Girlie" shows ran at The CNE Midway until 1962. In a 1963 local newspaper article, Patty Conklin said it was economics and not moral pressure that stopped the attraction

1954 - The Striporama tent on The Midway. "Girlie" shows ran at The CNE Midway until 1962. In a 1963 local newspaper article, Patty Conklin said it was economics and not moral pressure that stopped the attraction

CNE Midway Sideshows – Step Right Up!

2010s - CF Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show

2010s - CF Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show

Canadian International Air Show – Thrilling Aerobatic Performances

Exhibition Stadium & Grandstand in Toronto

Exhibition Stadium & Grandstand in Toronto

Exhibition Stadium & Grandstand – Hosting Legendary Concerts & Events

1960s - Winning a Mister Panda stuffed toy on The Midway

1960s - Winning a Mister Panda stuffed toy on The Midway

CNE Games – A Look Along The Midway of the Past...

Toronto Music & Venues

2020 - One of the two 22-storey Yonge Street music murals by Adrian Hayles, located on the north side of the building at 423 Yonge St

2020 - One of the two 22-storey Yonge Street music murals by Adrian Hayles, located on the north side of the building at 423 Yonge St

Yonge Street Music History Murals – Part I

Yonge Street Music History murals are located at 423 Yonge St. They celebrate the iconic musicians and legendary venues that helped...

Meridian Hall, once the O'Keefe Centre, at 1 Front St E in Toronto (2021)

Meridian Hall – Toronto’s Sophisticated Venue, Once the O’Keefe Centre

2021 - The iconic Masonic Temple/The Concert Hall at 888 Yonge St and Davenport Rd, northwest corner

2021 - The iconic Masonic Temple/The Concert Hall at 888 Yonge St and Davenport Rd, northwest corner

Masonic Temple – From a Freemason Gem to a Toronto Music...

1971 - Brown Derby Tavern at Yonge St and Dundas St E, northeast corner

1971 - Brown Derby Tavern at Yonge St and Dundas St E, northeast corner

Brown Derby Tavern – Hats Off to the Landmark Once at...

2021 - The neon Massey Hall sign on the front of Toronto's iconic entertainment venue at Victoria St and Shuter St

2021 - The neon Massey Hall sign on the front of Toronto's iconic entertainment venue at Victoria St and Shuter St

Massey Hall – The Historic and Internationally Famous Venue

July 1973 – Looking northeast towards The Colonial Tavern during the Yonge Street Mall (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1118, Series 377, Item 782)

July 1973 – Looking northeast towards The Colonial Tavern during the Yonge Street Mall (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1118, Series 377, Item 782)

Colonial Tavern – The Historic Venue’s Part in Toronto’s Music Heritage

George's Spaghetti House once at 290 Dundas St E in Toronto

George’s Spaghetti House – Canada’s Premier Live Jazz Club

1970s - Friar's Tavern at Yonge St and Dundas Square, looking southeast

1970s - Friar's Tavern at Yonge St and Dundas Square, looking southeast

Friar’s Tavern – Playing Its Part in Creating the Yonge Street...

2020 - The Bandshell at Exhibition Place in Toronto is set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario. Its stage has hosted many famous performers, including Louis Armstong, The Band, Benny Goodman, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Marvin Gaye, Glen Campbell, Guy Lombardo, Chicago, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr, The Guess Who and more

2020 - The Bandshell at Exhibition Place in Toronto is set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario. Its stage has hosted many famous performers, including Louis Armstong, The Band, Benny Goodman, Joni Mitchell, Count Basie, Marvin Gaye, Glen Campbell, Guy Lombardo, Chicago, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr, The Guess Who and more

The Bandshell – Highlighting Musical Talent at the CNE

Toronto Time Tunnel - Over 1,100 Then & Now Photos

1960 – The Royal Canadian Military Institute is located at 426 University Ave

1960 – The Royal Canadian Military Institute is located at 426 University Ave

Past & Present – Part 41

TorontoJourney416.com provides a fascinating insight into Toronto's rich history by blending vintage photographs with modern-day images...

2023 – Looking southeast towards the northern entrance of Philosopher’s Walk on Bloor St W, located just west of the Royal Ontario Museum on the left and The Royal Conservatory of Music on the right

2023 – Looking southeast towards the northern entrance of Philosopher’s Walk on Bloor St W, located just west of the Royal Ontario Museum on the left and The Royal Conservatory of Music on the right

Past & Present – Part 40

1912 - Professional hockey players at Willowvale Park, now Christie Pits Park

1912 - Professional hockey players at Willowvale Park, now Christie Pits Park

Past & Present – Part 39

1909 - Skaters and workers at Christie Pits, once known as Willowvale Park

1909 - Skaters and workers at Christie Pits, once known as Willowvale Park

Past & Present – Part 38

August 1966 – Telegram Fun Cheque Station on the CNE Midway. Fun Checks were clipped out of the Telegram newspaper and could be exchanged to pay for Midway rides at the Canadian National Exhibition

August 1966 – Telegram Fun Cheque Station on the CNE Midway. Fun Checks were clipped out of the Telegram newspaper and could be exchanged to pay for Midway rides at the Canadian National Exhibition

Past & Present – Part 37

1892 - George Gooderham's mansion at the northeast corner of Bloor St W and St George St. Since approximately 1910, it has been home to The York Club

1892 - George Gooderham's mansion at the northeast corner of Bloor St W and St George St. Since approximately 1910, it has been home to The York Club

Past & Present – Part 36

1952 – Looking northeast from Queen St W and Gladstone Ave towards the Gladstone Hotel. Notice the hotel's tower no longer has the cupola, the entrance has an overhang and the Melody Room sign on the building's southeast corner

1952 – Looking northeast from Queen St W and Gladstone Ave towards the Gladstone Hotel. Notice the hotel's tower no longer has the cupola, the entrance has an overhang and the Melody Room sign on the building's southeast corner

Past & Present – Part 35

Between 1980 and 1998 – Looking east towards the Ned Hanlan tugboat and Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place with the CN Tower in the background. The tugboat has been relocated and is on display at Hanlan's Point ferry docks

Past & Present – Part 34

1972 – Looking northwest towards the former St Lawrence Market North located at 92 Front St E, at Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice the cupola of St Lawrence Hall in the background on the right and the Cathedral Church of St James on the left

1972 – Looking northwest towards the former St Lawrence Market North located at 92 Front St E, at Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice the cupola of St Lawrence Hall in the background on the right and the Cathedral Church of St James on the left

Past & Present – Part 33

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