Looking northwest towards the corner of Richmond St E and Victoria St in downtown Toronto.
Both photos show the Confederation Life Building, situated at 20 Richmond St E between Yonge St and Victoria St. The construction of this building took place from 1890 to 1892 under the design of the architects Knox, Elliot & Jarvis. It functioned as the Confederation Life Association’s headquarters until 1955. In 1973, the city granted heritage status, and in 1975, it received a designation from the Ontario Heritage Trust.
The archival photograph additionally shows the British American gas station and the Saphire Tavern.
Then and Now
SOURCE
- City of Toronto Heritage Register: 20 Richmond St E
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
- City of Toronto: Maps
- Toronto City Directory courtesy of Toronto Public Library
