Confederation Life Building in 1972 & 2024

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Looking northwest toward the Confederation Life Building at the corner of Richmond St E and Victoria St, in downtown Toronto.

The archive photo is a captivating snapshot of the past, providing a glimpse into a bygone era. It reveals that the building once housed the Saphire Tavern. The legendary Jackie Shane recorded her album, “Jackie Shane Live,” at the Saphire Tavern in 1967.

Then and Now

1972/March 16, 2024 – Looking northwest toward the Confederation Life Building at the corner of Richmond St E and Victoria St, in downtown Toronto. The archive photo is a captivating snapshot of the past, providing a glimpse into a bygone era. It reveals that the building once housed the Saphire Tavern. The legendary Jackie Shane recorded her album, "Jackie Shane Live," at the Saphire Tavern in 1967
1972/March 16, 2024 – Looking northwest toward the Confederation Life Building at the corner of Richmond St E and Victoria St, in downtown Toronto (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 17, Item 22)
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