Black Horse Hotel circa 1885, 1972 & 2023

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Circa 1885/1972/2023 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Front St E and George St in Toronto’s Old Town neighbourhood. The circa 1885 photo shows the Black Horse Hotel. The structure was built about 1820 and was originally the family home of George Monro, who served as Toronto’s 6th mayor.

In the early 1840s, when the Monros moved out, William Rolph took over the residence and turned it into a tavern. He called it the Black Horse Inn; however, it was later renamed the Black Horse Hotel. The old hotel was torn down in 1919. Afterwards, various businesses and gas stations occupied the former hotel site, as shown in the photo dated 1972. Today, the northeast corner is home to a mixed-use building.

Circa 1885/1972/2023 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Front St E and George St in Toronto's Old Town neighbourhood. The circa 1885 photo shows the Black Horse Hotel. The structure was built about 1820 and was originally the family home of George Monro, who served as Toronto's 6th mayor. In the early 1840s, when the Monros moved out, William Rolph took over the residence and turned it into a tavern. He called it the Black Horse Inn; however, it was later renamed the Black Horse Hotel. The old hotel was torn down in 1919. Afterwards, various businesses and gas stations occupied the former hotel site, as shown in the photo dated 1972. Today, the northeast corner is home to a mixed-use building
Circa 1885/1972/2023 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Front St E and George St in Toronto’s Old Town neighbourhood (Toronto Public Library R-2641 & City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 20, Item 13)
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