Looking northeast across Spadina Ave towards Bloor St W in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto.
The archive photo features several establishments along Bloor St W, from left to right: The Bank of Nova Scotia, Varsity Restaurant, N & N Super Market, Varsity Books, Pizza Pizza, Empire Boutique clothing & gifts, Meyers Cigar Store, and Sam’s Gas Bar.
Then and Now

SOURCE
- City of Toronto Heritage Register
- Heritage Toronto
- Ontario Heritage Trust
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
- City of Toronto: Maps
- Toronto City Directory courtesy of Toronto Public Library
