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1950 - The Barclay Hotel was once located at Front St W and Simcoe St, on the northeast corner in downtown Toronto. It had been previously known as the Grand Union Hotel, then the Carls-Rite Hotel before being renamed Barclay in 1947

1950 - The Barclay Hotel was once located at Front St W and Simcoe St, on the northeast corner in downtown Toronto. It had been previously known as the Grand Union Hotel, then the Carls-Rite Hotel before being renamed Barclay in 1947

Barclay Hotel – Once at Front St W & Simcoe St

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

2022 - Looking north towards the Administration/Press Building at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, the Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The old "ADMINISTRATION" sign (below the clock) was behind the former "PRESS" sign and was uncovered in 2022

Administration/Press Building – The Beaux-Arts Gem at Exhibition Place

Circa 1900 - Looking southwest towards Toronto's first public underground lavatory. It was on the south side of Adelaide St E, at the head of Toronto St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Built in 1896, the men-only lavatory was accessed through a one-storey tower located directly in the middle of Toronto St

Circa 1900 - Looking southwest towards Toronto's first public underground lavatory. It was on the south side of Adelaide St E, at the head of Toronto St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Built in 1896, the men-only lavatory was accessed through a one-storey tower located directly in the middle of Toronto St

History of Toronto’s Public Lavatories Begins Underground in 1896

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

2023 – One of 18 granite benches commemorating historical places and events at the CNE and Exhibition Place, this one featuring the Flyer Roller Coaster. They were designed by Toronto-based artist Stephen Cruise and installed in 2007. The granite was salvaged from the former Hockey Hall of Fame/Canada's Sports Hall of Fame building once at Exhibition grounds. The benches are located around the perimeter of BMO Field and outside of the Automotive Building

2023 – One of 18 granite benches commemorating historical places and events at the CNE and Exhibition Place, this one featuring the Flyer Roller Coaster. They were designed by Toronto-based artist Stephen Cruise and installed in 2007. The granite was salvaged from the former Hockey Hall of Fame/Canada's Sports Hall of Fame building once at Exhibition grounds. The benches are located around the perimeter of BMO Field and outside of the Automotive Building

Granite Benches – Honouring Historic Places & Events at Exhibition Place

2021 – The Horse Palace is located at 15 Nova Scotia Ave at Exhibition Place. Built in 1931, architect John James Woolnough designed the Art Deco-style structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1979. The facility is used annually for the CNE and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Horse Palace is also home to Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit along with a riding school

2021 – The Horse Palace is located at 15 Nova Scotia Ave at Exhibition Place. Built in 1931, architect John James Woolnough designed the Art Deco-style structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1979. The facility is used annually for the CNE and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Horse Palace is also home to Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit along with a riding school

Horse Palace – The Equestrian Art Deco Temple at Exhibition Place

2021 – Looking southwest towards the north entrance of the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in Toronto. City architect, George FW Price, designed the massive two-storey, yellow brick building

2021 – Looking southwest towards the north entrance of the Coca-Cola Coliseum at Exhibition Place in Toronto. City architect, George FW Price, designed the massive two-storey, yellow brick building

Coliseum Complex at Exhibition Place – An Agricultural Showplace

1930 - The SS Noronic moored in Toronto harbour. In September 1949, 119 passengers perished in an inferno about the luxury Great Lakes cruise ship while docked at Toronto's waterfront

1930 - The SS Noronic moored in Toronto harbour. In September 1949, 119 passengers perished in an inferno about the luxury Great Lakes cruise ship while docked at Toronto's waterfront

SS Noronic Disaster – The Inferno on Toronto’s Waterfront

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

2022 - The Shoreline Commemorative is located in an architectural niche in The Berczy condo's facade. It's on the west side of Church St, just south of Front St E in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Artist-architect Paul Raff created the artwork

2022 - The Shoreline Commemorative is located in an architectural niche in The Berczy condo's facade. It's on the west side of Church St, just south of Front St E in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Artist-architect Paul Raff created the artwork

Shoreline Commemorative – A Nod to Toronto’s Historical Waterfront Line

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