Looking south on Yonge St from Alexander St towards College St/Carlton St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto.
The archive photo shows the construction of the Yonge Subway (Line 1) and captures the St Charles Tavern and clock tower, Syd Silver Clothing, and the Eaton’s College Street Store in the distance. Also visible is a portion of the Grosvenor Hotel on the left.
In contrast, the present-day photo shows how the heritage-designated St Charles Tavern clock tower and the façade of the neighbouring building, which once housed Syd Silver’s, have been restored and incorporated into the Halo Residences – a 45-storey condo tower. Notice College Park, previously known as Eaton’s College Street Store, in the background, with the Canadian flag proudly flying on its roof.
Then and Now
SOURCE
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
