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Past & Present – Part 11

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1980s/2019 - The Opera House, originally La Plaza Theatre and later The Off-Broadway Theatre, is located at 735 Queen St E and Lewis St, on the southwest corner. Built in 1909, architect Charles Wagner designed the theatre. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1984
1980s/2019 – The Opera House, originally La Plaza Theatre and later The Off-Broadway Theatre, is located at 735 Queen St E and Lewis St, on the southwest corner. Built in 1909, architect Charles Wagner designed the theatre. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1984 (Toronto Public Library LOCHIST-RD-104)
1919/2022 – The Odeon Theatre was once located at 1558 Queen St W, between Fuller Ave and Sorauren Ave on the north side in the Parkdale neighbourhood. The former theatre building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 2020 and today is home to F45 Training Parkdale
1919/2022 – The Odeon Theatre was once located at 1558 Queen St W, between Fuller Ave and Sorauren Ave on the north side in the Parkdale neighbourhood. The former theatre building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 2020 and today is home to F45 Training Parkdale (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1231, File 231, Item 758)
April 30, 2022/November 16, 1979 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Wellington St W in Downtown Toronto
April 30, 2022/November 16, 1979 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Wellington St W in Downtown Toronto
November 16, 1979/July 11, 2021 – Looking west towards 46 Yonge St and Wellington St W in Downtown Toronto. The building was once home to National Wholesale
November 16, 1979/July 11, 2021 – Looking west towards 46 Yonge St and Wellington St W in Downtown Toronto. The building was once home to National Wholesale (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1526, File 4, Item 60)
1874/2021 - Looking north up Toronto St towards the General Post Office once located at 38-42 Adelaide St E. Today, the land is home to the Mackenzie Building
1874/2021 – Looking north up Toronto St towards the General Post Office once located at 38-42 Adelaide St E. Today, the land is home to the Mackenzie Building (Toronto Public Library R-5946)
1963/2022 – Looking southwest from Old City Hall at Queen St W and Bay St. Notice the Broadway Theatre and Union House once stood where the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is today
1963/2022 – Looking southwest from Old City Hall at Queen St W and Bay St. Notice the Broadway Theatre and Union House once stood where the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is today (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, File 1, ID 102)
1972/April 2, 2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Spadina Ave in the Alexandra Park and Fashion District neighbourhoods of Toronto
1972/April 2, 2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Spadina Ave in the Alexandra Park and Fashion District neighbourhoods of Toronto (City of Toronto Archives, Toronto Planning Board fonds, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 47 Item 31)
1980/2022 – Looking northwest along Yorkville Ave from west of Yonge St towards the Yorkville Branch of the Toronto Public Library and Toronto Fire Station 312
1980/2022 – Looking northwest along Yorkville Ave from west of Yonge St towards the Yorkville Branch of the Toronto Public Library and Toronto Fire Station 312 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, File 3, ID 78)
1950/2021 - Looking southwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Elm St in Downtown Toronto. Allen Stores Limited once occupied the building
1950/2021 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Elm St in Downtown Toronto. Allen Stores Limited once occupied the building (Brigdens Limited Photography & City of Toronto Archives, Series 574, File 14, Item ID 493)
Circa 1980/2021 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Elm St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The corner building 348-350 Yonge St received heritage status from the city in 2019
Circa 1980/2021 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Elm St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The corner building 348-350 Yonge St received heritage status from the city in 2019 (City of Toronto Archives, Series 1465, File 307, Item 1)
Circa 1912/2021 – The Dufferin Hotel was once located at the northwest corner of Bloor St W and Dufferin St. The Toronto City Directory first included the hotel in its 1889 publication. By 1892, Angus Kerr was listed as the proprietor. Also known as the Dufferin House, in 1905, the hotel lost its liquor license due to a "lack of accommodation" and opposition from local residents. Mr. Kerr continued to be listed as residing at the address through to the 1912 directory
Circa 1912/2021 – The Dufferin Hotel was once located at the northwest corner of Bloor St W and Dufferin St.

The Toronto City Directory first included the hotel in its 1889 publication. By 1892, Angus Kerr was listed as the proprietor. Also known as the Dufferin House, in 1905, the hotel lost its liquor license due to a “lack of accommodation” and opposition from local residents. Mr. Kerr continued to be listed as residing at the address through to the 1912 directory (Toronto Public Library R-4517)
1953/2021 - The Black Horse Restaurant and Bar is located at 928 Bloor St W, one block west of Ossington Ave in the Bloorcourt Village neighbourhood of Toronto. The building the restaurant resides in was built in 1892 for M Ryan and received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1980
1953/2021 – The Black Horse Restaurant and Bar is located at 928 Bloor St W, one block west of Ossington Ave in the Bloorcourt Village neighbourhood of Toronto. The building the restaurant resides in was built in 1892 for M Ryan and received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1980 (Toronto Public Library R-3749)
1945/2021 – Linsmore Tavern (established in 1934 as the Linsmore Hotel) is located at 1298 Danforth Ave and Linnsmore Cr, on the northwest corner in Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood. It's located right next to the Greenwood Subway Station
1945/2021 – Linsmore Tavern (established in 1934 as the Linsmore Hotel) is located at 1298 Danforth Ave and Linnsmore Cr, on the northwest corner in Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood. It’s located right next to the Greenwood Subway Station (Toronto Archives, Fonds 1257, Series 1057, Item 0528)
1936/2021 - Originally Bayview Theatre, later Bayview Playhouse, was once at 1605 Bayview Ave in the Leaside neighbourhood. Built in 1936, architects Kaplan and Sprachman designed the theatre in the Art Deco style. Today, the building is home to Shoppers Drug Mart
1936/2021 – Originally Bayview Theatre, later Bayview Playhouse, was once at 1605 Bayview Ave in the Leaside neighbourhood. Built in 1936, architects Kaplan and Sprachman designed the theatre in the Art Deco style. Today, the building is home to Shoppers Drug Mart (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1488, Series 1230, Item 1112)
April 4, 2021/1990s – Looking toward the mural, painted by artist Bill Wrigley, at the northeast corner of Adelaide St W and Widmer St in Downtown Toronto
April 4, 2021/1990s – Looking toward the mural, painted by artist Bill Wrigley, at the northeast corner of Adelaide St W and Widmer St in Downtown Toronto (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 51, Item 82 – Urban Design photographs)
September 15, 1980/April 4, 2021 – Looking towards the northeast corner of Adelaide St W and Widmer St in Downtown Toronto. The houses at 302-308 Adelaide St W are included on the city's 2017 heritage register and are also part of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District
September 15, 1980/April 4, 2021 – Looking towards the northeast corner of Adelaide St W and Widmer St in Downtown Toronto. The houses at 302-308 Adelaide St W are included on the city’s 2017 heritage register and are also part of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (City of Toronto Archives, Harvey R. Naylor fonds, Fonds 1526, File 6, Item 16)
1950/2021 - CAA Theatre is located at 651-653 Yonge St, south of Charles St on the east side, in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. The theatre has had a few name changes during its time, originally the Victoria, later Embassy, Astor, New Yorker, Showcase, Festival and Panasonic. Built in 1912, the 2½-storey Second Empire-style structure received heritage status from the city in 2016
1950/2021 – CAA Theatre is located at 651-653 Yonge St, south of Charles St on the east side, in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood. The theatre has had a few name changes during its time, originally the Victoria, later Embassy, Astor, New Yorker, Showcase, Festival and Panasonic. Built in 1912, the 2½-storey Second Empire-style structure received heritage status from the city in 2016 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1128, Series 380, Item 288)
1982/2021 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Dundas St W and Mavety St, one block west of Keele St, in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood
1982/2021 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Dundas St W and Mavety St, one block west of Keele St, in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood (Toronto Public Library LOCHIST-AN-003)
Mid-1930s/2021 - Apollo Theatre, originally the Crystal, was once located at 2901 Dundas St W, west of Keele St on the south side in The Junction neighbourhood. Built in 1888, architect Abraham B Pipher originally designed the structure for a block of stores. The building received heritage status from the city in 2005
Mid-1930s/2021 – Apollo Theatre, originally the Crystal, was once located at 2901 Dundas St W, west of Keele St on the south side in The Junction neighbourhood. Built in 1888, architect Abraham B Pipher originally designed the structure for a block of stores. The building received heritage status from the city in 2005 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1488, Series 1230, Item 1105)
1952/2020 – The Alumnae Theatre Company in the former Berkeley Street Fire Hall No. 4 at 70 Berkeley St and Adelaide St E, on the southwest corner in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Built in 1905, architect Alexander Frank Wickson designed the fire hall in the Edwardian Classical style. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973
1952/2020 – The Alumnae Theatre Company in the former Berkeley Street Fire Hall No. 4 at 70 Berkeley St and Adelaide St E, on the southwest corner in the St Lawrence neighbourhood. Built in 1905, architect Alexander Frank Wickson designed the fire hall in the Edwardian Classical style. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 124, File 3, ID 41)
1947/2021 - Originally Allen's Danforth Theatre, today The Danforth Music Hall is located at 147 Danforth Ave, east of Broadview Ave in the Riverdale neighbourhood. Built in 1919, architects Hymes, Feldman & Watson designed the theatre in the Georgian Revival style. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1985
1947/2021 – Originally Allen’s Danforth Theatre, today The Danforth Music Hall is located at 147 Danforth Ave, east of Broadview Ave in the Riverdale neighbourhood. Built in 1919, architects Hymes, Feldman & Watson designed the theatre in the Georgian Revival style. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 1985 (Archives of Ontario I0021770)
July 7, 2021/1910 - Looking northeast towards the Confederation Life Building at ‪20 Richmond St E, between Yonge St and Victoria St in downtown Toronto. The Romanesque Revival-style structure incorporates French Gothic elements. Built between 1890 and 1892, it was designed by the architects Knox, Elliot & Jarvis. The city designated the building as a heritage site in 1973 and received recognition from the Ontario Heritage Trust two years later (Toronto Public Library PCR-2172) ‬‬
July 7, 2021/1910 – Looking northeast towards the Confederation Life Building at ‪20 Richmond St E, between Yonge St and Victoria St in downtown Toronto.

The Romanesque Revival-style structure incorporates French Gothic elements. Built between 1890 and 1892, it was designed by the architects Knox, Elliot & Jarvis. The city designated the building as a heritage site in 1973 and received recognition from the Ontario Heritage Trust two years later (Toronto Public Library PCR-2172) ‬‬
1919/2021 – Allen Theatre, later named Tivoli, was once located at Victoria St and Richmond St E on the southwest corner. Today, Cambridge Suites Toronto occupies the space
1919/2021 – Allen Theatre, later named Tivoli, was once located at Victoria St and Richmond St E on the southwest corner. Today, Cambridge Suites Toronto occupies the space (Toronto Public Library B13-75)
2020/1928 – Originally called the Occident Hall, today CB2 occupies the space at 651 Queen St W and Bathurst St, on the southeast corner in the Fashion District. Built in 1876 for the Masonic Order, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the building in the Second Empire style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 2016 – notice that the top floor no longer exists
2020/1928 – Originally called the Occident Hall, today CB2 occupies the space at 651 Queen St W and Bathurst St, on the southeast corner in the Fashion District. Built in 1876 for the Masonic Order, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the building in the Second Empire style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 2016 – notice that the top floor no longer exists (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1244, Item 1162)
1990s/2020 – Originally called the Occident Hall, today CB2 occupies the space at 651 Queen St W and Bathurst St, on the southeast corner in the Fashion District. Built in 1876 for the Masonic Order, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the building in the Second Empire style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 2016
1990s/2020 – Originally called the Occident Hall, today CB2 occupies the space at 651 Queen St W and Bathurst St, on the southeast corner in the Fashion District. Built in 1876 for the Masonic Order, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the building in the Second Empire style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 2016 (City of Toronto Archives, Series 1465, File 51, ID 79)
1972/2021 - Jarvis Collegiate Institute is located at ‪495 Jarvis St‬ in the Upper Jarvis neighbourhood of Toronto. The school was constructed between 1922 and 1924 and designed by architect Charles Dyson in the Collegiate Gothic style. On opening day in April 1924, about 800 students walked 450 m north from the old school, once at 355-365 Jarvis St, to the present-day school. A few notable grads include Roy Thomson, Conn Smythe, Mayor Olivia Chow, Chris Makepeace and Aubrey Drake Graham. The school building received heritage designation in 1991. Jarvis Collegiate Institute was founded as the Home District Grammar School in 1807. It began with five students in a one-storey structure attached to the headmaster's home, which was once at the southeast corner of King St E and George St
1972/2021 – Jarvis Collegiate Institute is located at ‪495 Jarvis St‬ in the Upper Jarvis neighbourhood of Toronto.

The school was constructed between 1922 and 1924 and designed by architect Charles Dyson in the Collegiate Gothic style. On opening day in April 1924, about 800 students walked 450 m north from the old school, once at 355-365 Jarvis St, to the present-day school. A few notable grads include Roy Thomson, Conn Smythe, Mayor Olivia Chow, Chris Makepeace and Aubrey Drake Graham. The school building received heritage designation in 1991.

Jarvis Collegiate Institute was founded as the Home District Grammar School in 1807. It began with five students in a one-storey structure attached to the headmaster’s home, which was once at the southeast corner of King St E and George St (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 2032, Series 841, File 49, Item 26)
1955/2020 - Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is located on Toronto Island. It was built in 1806/08 by stonemason John Thomson. In use for almost 150 years, its light was extinguished one final time at the end of the 1957 shipping season. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973
1955/2020 – Gibraltar Point Lighthouse is located on Toronto Island. It was built in 1806/08 by stonemason John Thomson. In use for almost 150 years, its light was extinguished one final time at the end of the 1957 shipping season. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973 (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 536, Item 318)
October 3, 2020/November 13, 1920 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Bay St in downtown Toronto. The archive photo captures the Dominion Bank that once stood at the corner. In the background of the vintage image is the Temple Building, which existed from 1898 until its demolition in 1970. The corner is still home to TD Bank, the successor to the Dominion Bank, although today it operates from a contemporary building
October 3, 2020/November 13, 1920 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Bay St in downtown Toronto.

The archive photo captures the Dominion Bank that once stood at the corner. In the background of the vintage image is the Temple Building, which existed from 1898 until its demolition in 1970. The corner is still home to TD Bank, the successor to the Dominion Bank, although today it operates from a contemporary building (Toronto Public Library TSPA_0109491F – Toronto Star Photograph Archive)
2022/1928 – Looking southeast towards Queen St W and Bay St – the new Simpson Store in the background in the 1928 photo
2022/1928 – Looking southeast towards Queen St W and Bay St – the new Simpson Store in the background in the 1928 photo (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 1266, Item 13141)
Between 1984-98/October 17, 2020 - Factory Theatre is located at 125 Bathurst St and Adelaide St W, on the northeast corner in the Fashion District. A combination of two buildings, the house fronting Bathurst St was built in 1869 and is known as the John Mulvey House. The extension facing Adelaide St W that houses the theatres was built in 1909/10 by St Mary's Parish as their literary and athletic club
Between 1984-98/October 17, 2020 – Factory Theatre is located at 125 Bathurst St and Adelaide St W, on the northeast corner in the Fashion District.

A combination of two buildings, the house fronting Bathurst St was built in 1869 and is known as the John Mulvey House. The extension facing Adelaide St W that houses the theatres was built in 1909/10 by St Mary’s Parish as their literary and athletic club (City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 1465, File 51, Item 62 – Urban Design photographs)
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