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2021 - The Black Bull Tavern is located at the northeast corner of Queen St W and Soho St in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood and Entertainment District. It's among the oldest taverns still in operation in Toronto

2021 - The Black Bull Tavern is located at the northeast corner of Queen St W and Soho St in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood and Entertainment District. It's among the oldest taverns still in operation in Toronto

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

2023 - Kay, the Polled Dorset yearling ewe, is the 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Ambassador

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – Country Comes to the City Nov...

2021 – Looking northwest towards the Gladstone House at 1214 Queen St W in Toronto's Art and Design District. Architect George Martell Miller designed the grand, 4-storey, red brick hotel

2021 – Looking northwest towards the Gladstone House at 1214 Queen St W in Toronto's Art and Design District. Architect George Martell Miller designed the grand, 4-storey, red brick hotel

Gladstone House – The Grand Hotel Presiding Over Parkdale Since 1890

Circa 1903 - Looking southwest towards the Empringham Hotel, once at Danforth Ave and Dawes Rd in what's known today as the East Danforth neighbourhood of Toronto. When the Empringham Hotel opened in the 1870s, the area was known as Little York and, later, East Toronto. Notice the water pump on the Dawes Rd side and the posts to hitch horses under the porch

Circa 1903 - Looking southwest towards the Empringham Hotel, once at Danforth Ave and Dawes Rd in what's known today as the East Danforth neighbourhood of Toronto. When the Empringham Hotel opened in the 1870s, the area was known as Little York and, later, East Toronto. Notice the water pump on the Dawes Rd side and the posts to hitch horses under the porch

Empringham & Danforth Hotel – From Farmers Lodging to Adult Entertainment

2023 - The "FLYER" sign on display during the CNE, near the Princess Margaret Fountain on Princes' Blvd

2023 - The "FLYER" sign on display during the CNE, near the Princess Margaret Fountain on Princes' Blvd

Flyer Roller Coaster – Thrilled Over 9 Million Riders at the...

2023 - Looking north in Lot 2 at Exhibition Place from the home plate stone marker for the former Exhibition Stadium baseball diamond with BMO Field in the background

2023 - Looking north in Lot 2 at Exhibition Place from the home plate stone marker for the former Exhibition Stadium baseball diamond with BMO Field in the background

Exhibition Stadium Baseball Diamond Plaques – Running the Bases

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!

February 10, 1974 – The demolition company Teperman & Sons Limited fencing and scaffolding surrounding the former Hotel Ford. The up-close photo is looking north from Dundas St W and Bay St. Notice the red and white "Hotel Ford" sign still on the building

February 10, 1974 – The demolition company Teperman & Sons Limited fencing and scaffolding surrounding the former Hotel Ford. The up-close photo is looking north from Dundas St W and Bay St. Notice the red and white "Hotel Ford" sign still on the building

Hotel Ford – The Rise & Steep Fall of a Once-Great...

2021 - The Bathurst streetcar passing by Loblaw Groceterias Company Limited building at 500 Lake Shore Blvd W and Bathurst St, in Toronto's CityPlace neighbourhood

2021 - The Bathurst streetcar passing by Loblaw Groceterias Company Limited building at 500 Lake Shore Blvd W and Bathurst St, in Toronto's CityPlace neighbourhood

Loblaw Groceterias Building – Everything Old is New Again

2021 - Looking southwest towards Stanley Barracks and its heritage plaque at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Constructed in 1841 by the Royal Engineers, the building was part of the New Fort. In 1870, ownership of Fort York and the New Fort was transferred to the Dominion Government of Canada when the British Army permanently withdrew from the country

2021 - Looking southwest towards Stanley Barracks and its heritage plaque at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Constructed in 1841 by the Royal Engineers, the building was part of the New Fort. In 1870, ownership of Fort York and the New Fort was transferred to the Dominion Government of Canada when the British Army permanently withdrew from the country

Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place – A Glimpse into Toronto’s Military...

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...

2023 – THE TRITON “He ruled the seas and by blowing on his conch shell could either stir up the waves or calm a storm.”

2023 – THE TRITON “He ruled the seas and by blowing on his conch shell could either stir up the waves or calm a storm.”

Garden of the Greek Gods – Stone Sculptures at Exhibition Place

1957 – Looking northwest towards the Edgewater Hotel, once at 14 Roncesvalles Ave, just north of The Queensway in the Sunnyside and Parkdale neighbourhoods of Toronto. The Edgewater had a neon sign that lit up the top of the building. Next to the hotel was the Sunnyside Bus Terminal, and inside was the B & G Coffee Shop Milk Bar. Today the former Edgewater is Hotel Shelter, and McDonald's is located in the former bus terminal

1957 – Looking northwest towards the Edgewater Hotel, once at 14 Roncesvalles Ave, just north of The Queensway in the Sunnyside and Parkdale neighbourhoods of Toronto. The Edgewater had a neon sign that lit up the top of the building. Next to the hotel was the Sunnyside Bus Terminal, and inside was the B & G Coffee Shop Milk Bar. Today the former Edgewater is Hotel Shelter, and McDonald's is located in the former bus terminal

Edgewater Hotel – Once at Roncesvalles Ave & The Queensway

1960s - The Conroy Hotel was once located on the west side of Dufferin St, just north of Lawrence Ave W. The owners of the hotel, former NHL hockey players Charlie Conacher and Roy Worters, combined their names to create the hotel's charismatic name. The Conroy featured nightly entertainment and was where regular people could mingle with sports legends that frequented the bar

1960s - The Conroy Hotel was once located on the west side of Dufferin St, just north of Lawrence Ave W. The owners of the hotel, former NHL hockey players Charlie Conacher and Roy Worters, combined their names to create the hotel's charismatic name. The Conroy featured nightly entertainment and was where regular people could mingle with sports legends that frequented the bar

Conroy Hotel – Once a Favourite Hangout for Sports Stars

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...

2021 - Looking southeast from the Princess Margaret Fountain at Princes’ Blvd and Manitoba Dr towards the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place

2021 - Looking southeast from the Princess Margaret Fountain at Princes’ Blvd and Manitoba Dr towards the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place

Better Living Centre – The Curved, Modernist Building at Exhibition Place

2020 – Looking southwest toward the Toronto Coach Terminal at Bay St and Edward St. The spandrels between the first and second stories are made of cast aluminum

2020 – Looking southwest toward the Toronto Coach Terminal at Bay St and Edward St. The spandrels between the first and second stories are made of cast aluminum

Toronto Coach Terminal – The Old Bay Street Bus Station

Circa 1885 - Black Horse Hotel was once located at the northeast corner of Front St E and George St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The structure was built about 1820 by George Monro as a residence. It became the Black Horse in the early 1840s when William Rolph converted the building into a tavern

Circa 1885 - Black Horse Hotel was once located at the northeast corner of Front St E and George St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The structure was built about 1820 by George Monro as a residence. It became the Black Horse in the early 1840s when William Rolph converted the building into a tavern

Black Horse Hotel – The Last of Old Toronto’s Taverns

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

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

2022 - One of the two 22-storey Yonge Street music murals by Adrian Hayles, located on the south side of the building at 423 Yonge St

2022 - One of the two 22-storey Yonge Street music murals by Adrian Hayles, located on the south side of the building at 423 Yonge St

Yonge Street Music History Murals – Part II

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

2021 - The Royal Conservatory of Music at 273 Bloor St W. Some students and staff have reported hearing footsteps, feeling a tap on their shoulder and door knobs shaking, only to look and find no one there

2021 - The Royal Conservatory of Music at 273 Bloor St W. Some students and staff have reported hearing footsteps, feeling a tap on their shoulder and door knobs shaking, only to look and find no one there

Ghosts of University of Toronto – St George Campus

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

1950 - Royal Alexandra Theatre at 260 King St W

1950 - Royal Alexandra Theatre at 260 King St W

Haunted Places in Toronto – Part III

Between 1961 and 1971 – The Hockey Hall of Fame was once located directly across from the Food Building at Exhibition Place. Notice inside the entrance the "Face-Off" mural by Canadian artist Ronald Satok. The mural and entrance have been preserved at Gate 5 of BMO Field

Between 1961 and 1971 – The Hockey Hall of Fame was once located directly across from the Food Building at Exhibition Place. Notice inside the entrance the "Face-Off" mural by Canadian artist Ronald Satok. The mural and entrance have been preserved at Gate 5 of BMO Field

Hockey Hall of Fame – Once at Exhibition Place

2022 – The two-tier Princess Margaret Fountain is located at Princes' Blvd and Manitoba Dr at Exhibition Place. It sits on a pedestal with terrazzo-covered steel supports under each tier. Water springs from the top of the fountain into a smaller basin. It then cascades into the larger lower basin before falling into the pool below

2022 – The two-tier Princess Margaret Fountain is located at Princes' Blvd and Manitoba Dr at Exhibition Place. It sits on a pedestal with terrazzo-covered steel supports under each tier. Water springs from the top of the fountain into a smaller basin. It then cascades into the larger lower basin before falling into the pool below

Princess Margaret Fountain – Exhibition Place’s Graceful Centrepiece

1920s – The Gooderham Fountain was once located at Exhibition grounds. It sat on an octagonal base ringed by a pool. The fountain's smaller upper basin was inverted and decorated with scales. When water sprouted from the top over the scales, the water would shatter, spray and sparkle before falling into the larger lower basin and into the pool below. Notice the former Graphic Arts & Photography Building in the background

1920s – The Gooderham Fountain was once located at Exhibition grounds. It sat on an octagonal base ringed by a pool. The fountain's smaller upper basin was inverted and decorated with scales. When water sprouted from the top over the scales, the water would shatter, spray and sparkle before falling into the larger lower basin and into the pool below. Notice the former Graphic Arts & Photography Building in the background

Gooderham Fountain – Meet me at the Fountain!

1884 - The Crystal Palace was once located at Exhibition grounds. The beautiful building faced Lake Ontario and stood where the Horticulture Building stands today

1884 - The Crystal Palace was once located at Exhibition grounds. The beautiful building faced Lake Ontario and stood where the Horticulture Building stands today

Crystal Palace – The Beautiful & Ornate Building Once at the...

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

2022 - Looking southwest towards the Fort Rouillé Monument at Exhibition Place. The Scadding Cabin and the wind turbine are in the background

2022 - Looking southwest towards the Fort Rouillé Monument at Exhibition Place. The Scadding Cabin and the wind turbine are in the background

Fort Rouillé Monument – The French Trading Post Once on Exhibition...

August 12, 1930 – The Canadian National Exhibition flagpole raising with the former Transportation Building in the background

August 12, 1930 – The Canadian National Exhibition flagpole raising with the former Transportation Building in the background

CNE Flagpole – Once in Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place

2022 - The Shrine Peace Memorial on the south side of Exhibition Place. In 1958, the surrounding fountain and gardens were added. On the left is The Bandshell

2022 - The Shrine Peace Memorial on the south side of Exhibition Place. In 1958, the surrounding fountain and gardens were added. On the left is The Bandshell

Shrine Peace Memorial – A Beautiful Monument at Exhibition Place

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...

1955 – Canadian National Exhibition program cover showing a family, and the program price of 35¢

1955 – Canadian National Exhibition program cover showing a family, and the program price of 35¢

CNE Program Covers & Posters – Vintage Ads from the Exhibition

1962 - Shirley Blatchford and Margaret Hintenseer emerging from Lake Ontario in an Amphicar after successfully crossing from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE grounds

1962 - Shirley Blatchford and Margaret Hintenseer emerging from Lake Ontario in an Amphicar after successfully crossing from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE grounds

Amphicar that Cruised from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the CNE

Early 1980s - Rio Theatre was once located at 373 Yonge St, south of Gerrard St E in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. On the marquee, "Dressed to Kill," starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson and Nancy Allen and "Champion of Death," starring Sonny Chiba, were playing and released in 1980 and 1975, respectively

Early 1980s - Rio Theatre was once located at 373 Yonge St, south of Gerrard St E in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. On the marquee, "Dressed to Kill," starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson and Nancy Allen and "Champion of Death," starring Sonny Chiba, were playing and released in 1980 and 1975, respectively

Rio Theatre Opened as The Big Nickel in 1913

2022 - Looking east towards the corner of Yonge St and Shuter St, where the Rialto, Hippodrome and Casino Theatres once occupied 219-221 Yonge St. Today, 11,513 sq ft former theatre building, officially known as the John E Thompson Block, is home to commercial space

2022 - Looking east towards the corner of Yonge St and Shuter St, where the Rialto, Hippodrome and Casino Theatres once occupied 219-221 Yonge St. Today, 11,513 sq ft former theatre building, officially known as the John E Thompson Block, is home to commercial space

Rialto Theatre, originally the Hippodrome & Casino Twin Theatres

1905 - Hanlan's Point Stadium and Amusement Park. At the time, the stadium was the home field of the Tecumseh Lacrosse Club. The Toronto baseball club had moved to Diamond Park for a few years, from 1901 to 1907, before returning to Hanlan's Point on Toronto Island in 1908

1905 - Hanlan's Point Stadium and Amusement Park. At the time, the stadium was the home field of the Tecumseh Lacrosse Club. The Toronto baseball club had moved to Diamond Park for a few years, from 1901 to 1907, before returning to Hanlan's Point on Toronto Island in 1908

Hanlan’s Point Stadium – The Diamond Once at Toronto Island

1913 - Looking southeast towards the Red Mill Theatre, originally The Theatorium and Toronto's first permanent moving pictures theatre, once located at 183 Yonge St, north of Queen St on the east side. On the poster, "A Red Girl's Sacrifice," starring Mona Darkfeather, was playing and released in 1913

1913 - Looking southeast towards the Red Mill Theatre, originally The Theatorium and Toronto's first permanent moving pictures theatre, once located at 183 Yonge St, north of Queen St on the east side. On the poster, "A Red Girl's Sacrifice," starring Mona Darkfeather, was playing and released in 1913

Theatorium, later Red Mill – Toronto’s First Permanent Theatre

2021 - The Royal, originally The Pylon Theatre, located at 608 College St in the Little Italy neighbourhood

2021 - The Royal, originally The Pylon Theatre, located at 608 College St in the Little Italy neighbourhood

Royal Theatre, originally The Pylon in the Little Italy Neighbourhood

2022 - Looking northwest from the Centre Island ferry docks towards a Toronto Island ferry with Toronto's skyline as a backdrop

2022 - Looking northwest from the Centre Island ferry docks towards a Toronto Island ferry with Toronto's skyline as a backdrop

Toronto Island – The Sandbars that Influenced the Founding of York

1930 - Princess Theatre was once located at 167 King St W. After a fire in 1915, this was the 1917 reconstructed building

1930 - Princess Theatre was once located at 167 King St W. After a fire in 1915, this was the 1917 reconstructed building

Princess Theatre, originally the Academy of Music

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

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

2021 - Paradise Theatre at 1006 Bloor St W at Westmoreland Ave, northwest corner

2021 - Paradise Theatre at 1006 Bloor St W at Westmoreland Ave, northwest corner

Paradise Theatre – Toronto’s Beautifully Restored Art Deco Venue

2021 - The Filter Building of the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant at 2701 Queen St E in Scarborough

2021 - The Filter Building of the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant at 2701 Queen St E in Scarborough

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant – Toronto’s Palace of Purification

The Tollkeeper's Cottage Museum at Davenport Rd & Bathurst St in Toronto (2021)

Tollkeeper’s Cottage Museum – A Historic Toronto Gem, Built in 1835

2022 - Looking north towards Toronto Fire Station 227 at 1904 Queen St E and Herbert Ave

2022 - Looking north towards Toronto Fire Station 227 at 1904 Queen St E and Herbert Ave

Kew Beach Fire Hall – Today’s Majestic Toronto Fire Station 227

2022 - Looking northeast towards Osgoode Hall during spring blossoms

2022 - Looking northeast towards Osgoode Hall during spring blossoms

Osgoode Hall – A Toronto Landmark & National Historic Site

2020 - Little Trinity Anglican Church at King and Trinity Sts

Little Trinity Church – The Oldest Surviving Church in Toronto

College Park, formerly Eaton's College Street, southwest corner of Yonge & Carlton Streets in Toronto (2020)

Eaton’s College Street Store – An Art Deco Architectural Treasure

1957 - Horses breaking from starting gate with a crowd watching at Greenwood Raceway

1957 - Horses breaking from starting gate with a crowd watching at Greenwood Raceway

Greenwood Raceway/Old Woodbine Racetrack – 119 Years of Horse Racing

1983 - Looking northeast towards the University Theatre once located at 100 Bloor St W. On the marquee, “Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi,” starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, was playing

1983 - Looking northeast towards the University Theatre once located at 100 Bloor St W. On the marquee, “Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi,” starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, was playing

University Theatre – Toronto’s Magnificent Theatre Along Mink Mile

2022 – A view of the stage and opera boxes from the mezzanine at the Winter Garden Theatre

2022 – A view of the stage and opera boxes from the mezzanine at the Winter Garden Theatre

Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre – A National Historic Site

1984 - Captain John's second floating restaurant and the Toronto Star Building on Queens Quay at the foot of Yonge St, looking northeast

1984 - Captain John's second floating restaurant and the Toronto Star Building on Queens Quay at the foot of Yonge St, looking northeast

Captain John’s Harbour Boat Restaurant – Once a Waterfront Icon

Le Coq d'Or Tavern once at 333 Yonge St in Toronto (1972 City of Toronto Archives)

Le Coq d’Or Tavern – The Heart & Soul of Yonge...

2021 - The Kingsway Theatre at 3030 Bloor St W, just west of Royal York Rd on the north side

2021 - The Kingsway Theatre at 3030 Bloor St W, just west of Royal York Rd on the north side

Kingsway Theatre – The Landmark Nabe Cinema of Bloor West

2019 - Looking southwest towards the footbridge from the Wallace Ave stairwell over the railway corridor

2019 - Looking southwest towards the footbridge from the Wallace Ave stairwell over the railway corridor

Wallace Avenue Footbridge – A Temporary Fix Becomes a Landmark

2019 - The main entrance to The Opera House at 735 Queen St E

2019 - The main entrance to The Opera House at 735 Queen St E

Opera House – Preserved its Vaudeville Theatre Architecture Charm

1921 - Grand Opera House once at 11 Adelaide St W, looking southwest

1921 - Grand Opera House once at 11 Adelaide St W, looking southwest

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

1916 - Jarvis street sign on a hydro post at Wilton Ave (today's Dundas St E) on the northeast corner. Also notice the Jarvis St sign attached to the second storey of the corner house

1916 - Jarvis street sign on a hydro post at Wilton Ave (today's Dundas St E) on the northeast corner. Also notice the Jarvis St sign attached to the second storey of the corner house

Street Signs – Urban Artifacts Marking Toronto’s Way

June 25, 1973 - The Imperial Six, located at 263 Yonge St, during the theatre's open house to see Canada's largest Theatre Complex

June 25, 1973 - The Imperial Six, located at 263 Yonge St, during the theatre's open house to see Canada's largest Theatre Complex

Imperial Six Theatre – One of the World’s First Multiplex Theatres

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...

2020 - The west facade of St Michael's Cathedral Basilica at Bond St and Shuter St

2020 - The west facade of St Michael's Cathedral Basilica at Bond St and Shuter St

St Michael’s Cathedral Basilica – One of Toronto’s Oldest Churches

2022 - The Hockey Hall of Fame is located on the northwest corner of Yonge St and Front St W in downtown Toronto. There are 57,000 sq ft of exhibits, interactives and theatres. Visitors can go one-on-one against animated life-size versions of today's hockey superstars or call the play in some of hockey's best moments. The Hockey Hall of Fame is housed in the magnificent former Bank of Montreal Building built in the 1880s

2022 - The Hockey Hall of Fame is located on the northwest corner of Yonge St and Front St W in downtown Toronto. There are 57,000 sq ft of exhibits, interactives and theatres. Visitors can go one-on-one against animated life-size versions of today's hockey superstars or call the play in some of hockey's best moments. The Hockey Hall of Fame is housed in the magnificent former Bank of Montreal Building built in the 1880s

Bank of Montreal – Architectural Work of Art, now the Hockey...

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

1960s - Looking northwest from Bathurst St and Adelaide St W towards St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

1960s - Looking northwest from Bathurst St and Adelaide St W towards St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

St Mary’s Church – Magnificent French Gothic Revival Architecture

2020 - Colborne Lodge at 11 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park

2020 - Colborne Lodge at 11 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park

Colborne Lodge – The Historic Home in Toronto’s Beautiful High Park

2020 – St George the Martyr Church bell tower at John St and Stephanie St, northeast corner

2020 – St George the Martyr Church bell tower at John St and Stephanie St, northeast corner

St George the Martyr Church Bell Tower – Its Atmosphere of...

2021 - The Palais Royale at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, looking southeast

2021 - The Palais Royale at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, looking southeast

Palais Royale – Toronto’s Historic & Elegant Lakeside Ballroom

2020 - St Andrew's Church at Simcoe St and King St W, looking southwest

2020 - St Andrew's Church at Simcoe St and King St W, looking southwest

St Andrew’s Church – Toronto’s Historic, Medieval-Style Treasure

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...

2021 - The TORONTO sign and Freedom Arches over the reflecting pool in Nathan Phillips Square - in the background is Toronto City Hall at 100 Queen St W and Bay St

2021 - The TORONTO sign and Freedom Arches over the reflecting pool in Nathan Phillips Square - in the background is Toronto City Hall at 100 Queen St W and Bay St

Toronto City Hall – Its Architecture Launched Toronto into a Modern...

2021 - Looking northwest towards Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at Clifton Rd and St Clair Ave E. The church features a 40 m or 130 ft tall bell tower and a terra cotta clay roof

2021 - Looking northwest towards Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at Clifton Rd and St Clair Ave E. The church features a 40 m or 130 ft tall bell tower and a terra cotta clay roof

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – The Picturesque Church, Built in...

Toronto’s Cyclorama – Art Exhibitions that Took Spectators a World Away

2019 – The Matador Club's iconic sign

2019 – The Matador Club's iconic sign

Matador Ballroom – Toronto’s Historic Live Music Club

1867 - The Great Western Railway Station at Yonge St and The Esplanade, northeast corner

1867 - The Great Western Railway Station at Yonge St and The Esplanade, northeast corner

Great Western Railway Station – Later the Toronto Wholesale Fruit Market

2021 - The former C.P.R. North Toronto Station at 10 Scrivener Sq, today the Summerhill LCBO

2021 - The former C.P.R. North Toronto Station at 10 Scrivener Sq, today the Summerhill LCBO

C.P.R. North Toronto Station – The Grand & Iconic Landmark

1910 - The Toronto Board of Trade Building once located at Yonge St & Front St E

1910 - The Toronto Board of Trade Building once located at Yonge St & Front St E

Board of Trade Building – The Toronto Jewel That Once Adorned...

2021 - The Church of the Holy Trinity at 19 Trinity Sq - it's situated behind the CF Toronto Eaton Centre, on the west side

2021 - The Church of the Holy Trinity at 19 Trinity Sq - it's situated behind the CF Toronto Eaton Centre, on the west side

Church of the Holy Trinity – A Historic Church Hidden in...

2022 - The East Wing's north facade and the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum on the southwest corner of Bloor St W and Queen's Park. The Royal Ontario Museum was one of the buildings on Heritage Toronto's initial induction list in 1973

2022 - The East Wing's north facade and the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum on the southwest corner of Bloor St W and Queen's Park. The Royal Ontario Museum was one of the buildings on Heritage Toronto's initial induction list in 1973

Royal Ontario Museum – Canada’s Nature, Culture & Art Treasure House

2021 - The stunning arched entryway of the new Concourse Building at EY Tower

2021 - The stunning arched entryway of the new Concourse Building at EY Tower

Concourse Building – One of Toronto Most Magnificent Entryways

1965 - Mother Goose float and her helpers, looking northwest from Davenport Rd and Bedford Rd

1965 - Mother Goose float and her helpers, looking northwest from Davenport Rd and Bedford Rd

Santa Claus Parade – A Toronto Tradition for Over 118 Years

1963 - Looking southeast along Bay St, towards Melinda St and The Telegram also known as The Grand Old Lady of Melinda Street

1963 - Looking southeast along Bay St, towards Melinda St and The Telegram also known as The Grand Old Lady of Melinda Street

Toronto Telegram – The Newspaper’s Explosive Force in Toronto’s History

2021 - The Broadview Hotel at 106 Broadview Ave

2021 - The Broadview Hotel at 106 Broadview Ave

Broadview Hotel – An Architectural Anchor in Toronto’s Riverside Area

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

2021 - Decorative panel on the archway entrance of the Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion

2021 - Decorative panel on the archway entrance of the Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion

Sunnyside Amusement Park – History of Toronto’s Lake Shore Playground

1918 - Family reads the headlines on Armistice Day on November 11, 1918

1918 - Family reads the headlines on Armistice Day on November 11, 1918

Armistice Day in Toronto – November 11, 1918 was a Day...

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...

2020 - Looking southwest toward the Gooderham "Flatiron" Building at 49 Wellington St E. The Toronto gem combines Gothic and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture

2020 - Looking southwest toward the Gooderham "Flatiron" Building at 49 Wellington St E. The Toronto gem combines Gothic and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture

Gooderham “Flatiron” Building – One of Toronto’s Most Famous Gems

2022 - Half Way House Inn at Black Creek Pioneer Village at 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy

2022 - Half Way House Inn at Black Creek Pioneer Village at 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy

Haunted Places in Toronto – Part II

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