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

SOURCE
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
