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1972/2023 – Looking northeast along Adelaide St E from George St in the Old Town, St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The group of buildings ranging from 252 to 264 Adelaide St E were initially the Bank of Upper Canada (built in 1825/27), De La Salle Institute (built in 1871) and Toronto’s First Post Office (built in 1833/34 and is once again a post office today). The buildings received heritage designation from the city in 1973

1972/2023 – Looking northeast along Adelaide St E from George St in the Old Town, St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The group of buildings ranging from 252 to 264 Adelaide St E were initially the Bank of Upper Canada (built in 1825/27), De La Salle Institute (built in 1871) and Toronto’s First Post Office (built in 1833/34 and is once again a post office today). The buildings received heritage designation from the city in 1973

Adelaide St E from George St in 1972 & 2023

2023/August 1982 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Bloor St W and Lippincott St, in the Harbord Village and The Annex neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1914 as a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch, architect Victor Daniel Horsburgh designed many of the financial institution's branches across Canada from approximately 1910 to 1931. The heritage-designated building was home to the bank until the mid-1980s when it was converted to Paupers Pub

2023/August 1982 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Bloor St W and Lippincott St, in the Harbord Village and The Annex neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1914 as a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch, architect Victor Daniel Horsburgh designed many of the financial institution's branches across Canada from approximately 1910 to 1931. The heritage-designated building was home to the bank until the mid-1980s when it was converted to Paupers Pub

Bloor St W and Lippincott St in 1982 & 2023

1963/2023 – Looking southeast along Gerrard St W, between Elizabeth St and Bay St, in downtown Toronto. The neighbourhood was once known as Gerrard Village. The street was lined with small shops, tea rooms, and coffee shops and was home to artists and writers, including Ernest Hemingway and Pierre Burton. Today, this stretch of Gerrard St W is the site of a mixed-use building

1963/2023 – Looking southeast along Gerrard St W, between Elizabeth St and Bay St, in downtown Toronto. The neighbourhood was once known as Gerrard Village. The street was lined with small shops, tea rooms, and coffee shops and was home to artists and writers, including Ernest Hemingway and Pierre Burton. Today, this stretch of Gerrard St W is the site of a mixed-use building

Gerrard St W between Elizabeth St & Bay St in 1963...

1971/2023 – Looking northwest from Gerrard St W towards Benjamin Johnson House and Laplante Ave in downtown Toronto. In 1875, Mr Johnson, a bricklayer, built the majestic residence for his own use. It's part of the last remaining block of early buildings in the bygone neighbourhood known as Gerrard Village. The building received heritage designation from the city in 1974 and is today home to Jimmy's Coffee

1971/2023 – Looking northwest from Gerrard St W towards Benjamin Johnson House and Laplante Ave in downtown Toronto. In 1875, Mr Johnson, a bricklayer, built the majestic residence for his own use. It's part of the last remaining block of early buildings in the bygone neighbourhood known as Gerrard Village. The building received heritage designation from the city in 1974 and is today home to Jimmy's Coffee

Benjamin Johnson House in 1971 & 2023

1963/2022 - The Opera House, originally La Plaza Theatre, is located at 735 Queen St E and Lewis St, east of Broadview Ave. Built in 1909, architect Charles Wagner designed the structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1984

1963/2022 - The Opera House, originally La Plaza Theatre, is located at 735 Queen St E and Lewis St, east of Broadview Ave. Built in 1909, architect Charles Wagner designed the structure. The building received heritage status from the city in 1984

The Opera House in 1963 & 2022

1980/2022 – Looking northeast towards the Lansdowne Theatre, originally the Park Theatre, once located at 683-685 Lansdowne Ave, north of Bloor St W on the east side in the Wallace Emerson/Bloordale Village neighbourhood of Toronto. Today, the site is home to retail space

1980/2022 – Looking northeast towards the Lansdowne Theatre, originally the Park Theatre, once located at 683-685 Lansdowne Ave, north of Bloor St W on the east side in the Wallace Emerson/Bloordale Village neighbourhood of Toronto. Today, the site is home to retail space

Lansdowne Ave north of Bloor St W in 1980 & 2022

1972/2023 – Looking south from St Thomas St towards Charles St W, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto

1972/2023 – Looking south from St Thomas St towards Charles St W, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto

St Thomas St towards Charles St W in 1972 & 2023

2022/1939 - Looking northeast towards the corner of Bloor St W and Lansdowne Ave. Hasty Market is a Canadian-owned and operated corporation with over 150 stores across Ontario. Tamblyn Drugs was a chain of Canadian pharmacies founded in 1904 by Gordon Tamblyn

2022/1939 - Looking northeast towards the corner of Bloor St W and Lansdowne Ave. Hasty Market is a Canadian-owned and operated corporation with over 150 stores across Ontario. Tamblyn Drugs was a chain of Canadian pharmacies founded in 1904 by Gordon Tamblyn

Bloor St W and Lansdowne Ave in 1939 & 2022

1975/2022 - Osgoode Hall is located at 130 Queen St W‬ and University Ave, on the northeast corner. Construction began on the East Wing of Osgoode Hall in 1829, and through the years, there have been various additions, including the West Wing and Centre Building. In the background is the Canada Life Building, located at ‪330 University Ave, just north of Queen St W. Completed in 1931, architects, Sproatt & Rolph designed the historic second-generation skyscraper. In 1973, both downtown properties received heritage status from the city

1975/2022 - Osgoode Hall is located at 130 Queen St W‬ and University Ave, on the northeast corner. Construction began on the East Wing of Osgoode Hall in 1829, and through the years, there have been various additions, including the West Wing and Centre Building. In the background is the Canada Life Building, located at ‪330 University Ave, just north of Queen St W. Completed in 1931, architects, Sproatt & Rolph designed the historic second-generation skyscraper. In 1973, both downtown properties received heritage status from the city

Queen St W‬ and University Ave in 1975 & 2022

2022/1961 - The Dufferin Gate is located near the foot of Dufferin St at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Completed for the opening of the 1959 CNE, architect Arthur G Keith of the firm AD Margison and Associates designed the Mid-Century Modern style parabolic archway. The Dufferin Gate stands 20 m or 65 ft tall and cost over $250,000 to build. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1993

2022/1961 - The Dufferin Gate is located near the foot of Dufferin St at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Completed for the opening of the 1959 CNE, architect Arthur G Keith of the firm AD Margison and Associates designed the Mid-Century Modern style parabolic archway. The Dufferin Gate stands 20 m or 65 ft tall and cost over $250,000 to build. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1993

The Dufferin Gate in 1961 & 2022

1972/2022 – The southeast corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E in the Cabbagetown/Regent Park neighbourhoods of Toronto

1972/2022 – The southeast corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E in the Cabbagetown/Regent Park neighbourhoods of Toronto

Parliament St and Gerrard St E in 1972 & 2022

June 22, 2007/2022 – Looking northeast from Yonge St, just north of Gould St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The archive photo shows Sam the Record Man once occupied the corner. In business since 1937, the shop moved to its historic location in 1961 and became a music mecca. While the store closed in 2007, its iconic signs are perched on a building at Dundas St E and Victoria St. Today, the corner where Sam the Record Man stood is home to the Toronto Metropolitan University Student Learning Centre

June 22, 2007/2022 – Looking northeast from Yonge St, just north of Gould St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The archive photo shows Sam the Record Man once occupied the corner. In business since 1937, the shop moved to its historic location in 1961 and became a music mecca. While the store closed in 2007, its iconic signs are perched on a building at Dundas St E and Victoria St. Today, the corner where Sam the Record Man stood is home to the Toronto Metropolitan University Student Learning Centre

Sam the Record Man in 2007 & 2022

1972/2023 - Looking northwest towards the corner of Front St E and George St, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. On the left side of the archive photo, notice Turner Wines. The building it was located in was built in 1879 and still exists today. The parking lot at the corner was once the site of Roach’s Hotel and, later, Lapp’s Hotel and the Royal Canadian Hotel

1972/2023 - Looking northwest towards the corner of Front St E and George St, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. On the left side of the archive photo, notice Turner Wines. The building it was located in was built in 1879 and still exists today. The parking lot at the corner was once the site of Roach’s Hotel and, later, Lapp’s Hotel and the Royal Canadian Hotel

Front St E and George St in 1972 & 2023

1972/2023 – Looking southwest at the corner of King St E and George St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. Built circa 1833 for George Monro, the commercial building at the corner was the Imported British & India-Goods Wholesale Warehouse. Mr Monro was a dry goods merchant who served as the Mayor of Toronto in 1841. By the late 1860s, the building became home to the Thomas Thompson company, which sold saddles, harnesses and trunks. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973 and today is also known as the Thomas Thompson Building

1972/2023 – Looking southwest at the corner of King St E and George St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. Built circa 1833 for George Monro, the commercial building at the corner was the Imported British & India-Goods Wholesale Warehouse. Mr Monro was a dry goods merchant who served as the Mayor of Toronto in 1841. By the late 1860s, the building became home to the Thomas Thompson company, which sold saddles, harnesses and trunks. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973 and today is also known as the Thomas Thompson Building

King St E and George St in 1972 & 2023

2023/1980-90s – Looking northeast towards the corner of Dufferin St and Liberty St, in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto. The building at the corner was once Barrymore Cloth Co Ltd and, before that, the Russell Motor Car factory. Today, behind the façade is a parking lot

2023/1980-90s – Looking northeast towards the corner of Dufferin St and Liberty St, in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto. The building at the corner was once Barrymore Cloth Co Ltd and, before that, the Russell Motor Car factory. Today, behind the façade is a parking lot

Dufferin St and Liberty St in 1980-90s & 2023

January 1971/2023 – Looking southeast towards what was originally the Little York Hotel and Stable at the corner of King St E and George St, in Toronto’s Old Town neighbourhood. Built between 1879 and 1880, architects Langley, Langley and Burke designed the four-storey hotel (at 187 King St E) and stable (in rear at 65 George St) for the innkeeper Robert Waterhouse. The Second Empire-style red brick former hotel building features a mansard roof and carved keystones over the arched entrances and windows on the King St E side. Today, the heritage-designated buildings are home to commercial space. Before the construction of the Little York Hotel, the corner was the site of the first public school in the Town of York, which opened on June 1, 1807

January 1971/2023 – Looking southeast towards what was originally the Little York Hotel and Stable at the corner of King St E and George St, in Toronto’s Old Town neighbourhood. Built between 1879 and 1880, architects Langley, Langley and Burke designed the four-storey hotel (at 187 King St E) and stable (in rear at 65 George St) for the innkeeper Robert Waterhouse. The Second Empire-style red brick former hotel building features a mansard roof and carved keystones over the arched entrances and windows on the King St E side. Today, the heritage-designated buildings are home to commercial space. Before the construction of the Little York Hotel, the corner was the site of the first public school in the Town of York, which opened on June 1, 1807

King St E and George St in 1971 & 2023

Jun 4, 1913/2023 – Looking northwest on Parliament St, just south of Queen St E, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The archive photo shows the public underground lavatory entrances and ventilation shaft. It was Toronto’s third underground bathroom, and it opened in 1912. There were facilities for both men and women. The three-storey, brick-clad Chicago School-style building next to the lavatory is the Home Furniture Carpet Co Ltd. It was designed in 1907 by architect Henry Simpson. The store was operated by John F Brown and sold appliances, furniture and clothing. An extension was added on the west side in 1926 to increase retail space. From 1978 to 2014, the building was home to Marty Millionaire. In 2017, the building was renovated for WE Charity, and that same year, the structure received heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act

Jun 4, 1913/2023 – Looking northwest on Parliament St, just south of Queen St E, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The archive photo shows the public underground lavatory entrances and ventilation shaft. It was Toronto’s third underground bathroom, and it opened in 1912. There were facilities for both men and women. The three-storey, brick-clad Chicago School-style building next to the lavatory is the Home Furniture Carpet Co Ltd. It was designed in 1907 by architect Henry Simpson. The store was operated by John F Brown and sold appliances, furniture and clothing. An extension was added on the west side in 1926 to increase retail space. From 1978 to 2014, the building was home to Marty Millionaire. In 2017, the building was renovated for WE Charity, and that same year, the structure received heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act

Parliament St south of Queen St E in 1913 & 2023

1972/2023 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Spadina Ave and Harbord St, in the Harbord Village neighbourhood of Toronto

1972/2023 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Spadina Ave and Harbord St, in the Harbord Village neighbourhood of Toronto

Spadina Ave and Harbord St in 1972 & 2023

1972/2023 – Looking towards the northeast corner of George St and Richmond St E in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Richmond Restaurant, today home to the George Street Diner

1972/2023 – Looking towards the northeast corner of George St and Richmond St E in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Richmond Restaurant, today home to the George Street Diner

George St and Richmond St E in 1972 & 2023

1962/2023 – The Manulife Building is located at 200 Bloor St E in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Built between 1924 and 1925 and known initially as the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company Building, the magnificent structure was designed by architects Sproatt & Rolph, with later additions by Marani & Morris. Manufacturers Life began in 1887 at the back of a small store once at 38 King St E. After years of steady growth, the company needed larger offices frequently, moving into the Bloor St E building in 1925. The classically styled building is clad with grey stone and features a colonnaded porch at the main entrance

1962/2023 – The Manulife Building is located at 200 Bloor St E in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Built between 1924 and 1925 and known initially as the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company Building, the magnificent structure was designed by architects Sproatt & Rolph, with later additions by Marani & Morris. Manufacturers Life began in 1887 at the back of a small store once at 38 King St E. After years of steady growth, the company needed larger offices frequently, moving into the Bloor St E building in 1925. The classically styled building is clad with grey stone and features a colonnaded porch at the main entrance

Manulife Building in 1962 & 2023

1972/2023 – The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Building, originally the Dominion Meteorological Building, is located at the southwest corner of Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl at the University of Toronto – St George Campus. Built between 1908 and 1909, the castle-like building was designed by the architectural firm of Burke & Horwood. It was the Meteorological Service of Canada headquarters responsible for weather forecasting until 1971. The 2½-storey Romanesque Revival-style building is clad with rugged Miramichi sandstone. It features an observation tower and beautiful stone carvings at the main entrance. The tower was once topped with a dome and housed a telescope. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

1972/2023 – The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Building, originally the Dominion Meteorological Building, is located at the southwest corner of Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl at the University of Toronto – St George Campus. Built between 1908 and 1909, the castle-like building was designed by the architectural firm of Burke & Horwood. It was the Meteorological Service of Canada headquarters responsible for weather forecasting until 1971. The 2½-storey Romanesque Revival-style building is clad with rugged Miramichi sandstone. It features an observation tower and beautiful stone carvings at the main entrance. The tower was once topped with a dome and housed a telescope. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl in 1972 & 2023

1965/2023 – Looking southeast along Gerrard St W between Bay St and Yonge St in Toronto's Downtown Yonge area. The archive photo shows the colourfully painted shops that once lined the Gerrard Village street, including The Unicorn (a boutique), the Village Bookstore and The Artisans. Notice the Toronto Dominion Bank at Yonge St on the left and the blue 1965 Chevy Impala. Today, this stretch of Gerrard St W is home to The Livmore condo and Chelsea Hotel

1965/2023 – Looking southeast along Gerrard St W between Bay St and Yonge St in Toronto's Downtown Yonge area. The archive photo shows the colourfully painted shops that once lined the Gerrard Village street, including The Unicorn (a boutique), the Village Bookstore and The Artisans. Notice the Toronto Dominion Bank at Yonge St on the left and the blue 1965 Chevy Impala. Today, this stretch of Gerrard St W is home to The Livmore condo and Chelsea Hotel

Gerrard St W between Bay & Yonge Sts in 1965 &...

August 1979/2023 – Looking southeast along St Thomas St, between Bloor St W and Sultan St, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows Le Provencal Restaurant and Café once located at 23 St Thomas St. The restaurant opened in 1963 and featured fine French cuisine and wines. A large fireplace made the dining rooms glow, a well softly splashed water and the warm woods created a charming ambiance. Le Provencal closed in 1988, and today, the site is home to commercial and mixed-use buildings

August 1979/2023 – Looking southeast along St Thomas St, between Bloor St W and Sultan St, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows Le Provencal Restaurant and Café once located at 23 St Thomas St. The restaurant opened in 1963 and featured fine French cuisine and wines. A large fireplace made the dining rooms glow, a well softly splashed water and the warm woods created a charming ambiance. Le Provencal closed in 1988, and today, the site is home to commercial and mixed-use buildings

Le Provencal Restaurant and Café in 1979 & 2023

1972/2022 – Looking southeast towards the corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E in the Cabbagetown/Regent Park neighbourhoods of Toronto

1972/2022 – Looking southeast towards the corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E in the Cabbagetown/Regent Park neighbourhoods of Toronto

Parliament St and Gerrard St E in 1972 & 2022

November 20, 1914/2023 – Looking northwest on Parliament St, just south of Queen St E, in Toronto's Moss Park neighbourhood. In the archive photo, notice the public underground lavatory entrance, ventilation shaft and a horse trough. Architect Henry Simpson designed the building on the corner at 339 Queen St E for the Home Furniture Carpet Co Ltd. It was constructed in 1907, and in 1926, an extension was added on the west side, which included more retail space and a bowling alley. The word "BOWLING" is inscribed over the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. From 1978 until 2014, Marty Millionaire was located in the building. In 2017, after a restoration, the heritage-designated building was home to the WE Global Learning Centre

November 20, 1914/2023 – Looking northwest on Parliament St, just south of Queen St E, in Toronto's Moss Park neighbourhood. In the archive photo, notice the public underground lavatory entrance, ventilation shaft and a horse trough. Architect Henry Simpson designed the building on the corner at 339 Queen St E for the Home Furniture Carpet Co Ltd. It was constructed in 1907, and in 1926, an extension was added on the west side, which included more retail space and a bowling alley. The word "BOWLING" is inscribed over the entrance at the northwest corner of the building. From 1978 until 2014, Marty Millionaire was located in the building. In 2017, after a restoration, the heritage-designated building was home to the WE Global Learning Centre

Parliament St south of Queen St E in 1914 & 2023

June 22, 2007/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Yonge St and Gould St in Toronto’s Downtown Yonge area. In 1961, Sam the Record Man moved to 347 Yonge St. The store was a huge attraction and, over the years, gradually expanded, eventually occupying the entire corner. The store closed in 2007, and the corner is today the site of the Toronto Metropolitan University Student Learning Centre. Sam the Record Man’s iconic signs are atop a building at Dundas St E and Victoria St

June 22, 2007/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Yonge St and Gould St in Toronto’s Downtown Yonge area. In 1961, Sam the Record Man moved to 347 Yonge St. The store was a huge attraction and, over the years, gradually expanded, eventually occupying the entire corner. The store closed in 2007, and the corner is today the site of the Toronto Metropolitan University Student Learning Centre. Sam the Record Man’s iconic signs are atop a building at Dundas St E and Victoria St

Sam the Record Man in 2007 & 2022

2021/1972 - Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (The Observatory) at 315 Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl. Built in 1908 and once the Dominion Meteorological Building. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

2021/1972 - Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (The Observatory) at 315 Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl. Built in 1908 and once the Dominion Meteorological Building. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

Bloor St W and Devonshire Pl in 2021 & 1972

1972/2023 – Looking towards the southwest corner of Gerrard St E and Jarvis St in Toronto's Garden District. In the archive photo, notice the Avon Smoke Shop and, behind it, the 2-storey building that had been home to the Avonmore Hotel from 1891 until the early 1970s. The corner became a parking lot in the late 1970s, and today, a residential building is located on the site

1972/2023 – Looking towards the southwest corner of Gerrard St E and Jarvis St in Toronto's Garden District. In the archive photo, notice the Avon Smoke Shop and, behind it, the 2-storey building that had been home to the Avonmore Hotel from 1891 until the early 1970s. The corner became a parking lot in the late 1970s, and today, a residential building is located on the site

Gerrard St E and Jarvis St in 1972 & 2023

March 1940/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Gerrard St E and Jarvis St, in the Garden District of Toronto. The archive photo shows Nicholls Drug Store and a fire-ravaged Avonmore Hotel. The hotel opened in 1891; however, in March 1940, a fatal blaze swept through the building. The corner became a parking lot in the late 1970s, and today it's the site of a residential building

March 1940/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Gerrard St E and Jarvis St, in the Garden District of Toronto. The archive photo shows Nicholls Drug Store and a fire-ravaged Avonmore Hotel. The hotel opened in 1891; however, in March 1940, a fatal blaze swept through the building. The corner became a parking lot in the late 1970s, and today it's the site of a residential building

Gerrard St E and Jarvis St in 1940 & 2023

1990/2023 – Looking southwest along Front St E from Market St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

1990/2023 – Looking southwest along Front St E from Market St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

Front St E and Market St in 1990 & 2023

1985-87/2022 – Looking southeast from Yonge St just north of Queen St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. In the archive photo, from left to right, notice the domed Toronto Dominion Bank, The Colonial Tavern, the Canadian Bank of Commerce (today the entrance to Massey Tower), the JF Brown Building/Heintzman Hall and the Elgin Theatre, which is today known as the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

1985-87/2022 – Looking southeast from Yonge St just north of Queen St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. In the archive photo, from left to right, notice the domed Toronto Dominion Bank, The Colonial Tavern, the Canadian Bank of Commerce (today the entrance to Massey Tower), the JF Brown Building/Heintzman Hall and the Elgin Theatre, which is today known as the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

Yonge St north of Queen St in 1985-87 & 2022

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Carlton St and Ontario St, in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto. The building at 200 Carlton St received heritage status from the city in 2007

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Carlton St and Ontario St, in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto. The building at 200 Carlton St received heritage status from the city in 2007

Carlton St and Ontario St in 1972 & 2022

1954/2022 - Artscape Youngplace, originally Givens Street Public School, is located at 180 Shaw St and Argyle St, on the southwest corner in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood. Built in 1914, architect Charles Hartnoll Bishop designed the school. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 2000. Today the former school building is home to Artscape Youngplace, a community cultural hub with studios occupied by artists and organizations

1954/2022 - Artscape Youngplace, originally Givens Street Public School, is located at 180 Shaw St and Argyle St, on the southwest corner in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood. Built in 1914, architect Charles Hartnoll Bishop designed the school. The building received heritage status from the City of Toronto in 2000. Today the former school building is home to Artscape Youngplace, a community cultural hub with studios occupied by artists and organizations

Givens Street Public School in 1954/2022

1903/2022 – Looking north on Yonge St from Temperance St in downtown Toronto. Notice the Dineen Building on the left. It was built in 1897 for the Dineen Company, a hat and fur manufacturer. Architect Frederick Henry Herbert designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973. Today it’s home to the Dineen Coffee Co. The Confederation Life Building is just up the street on the right at Yonge St and Richmond St E. Constructed between 1890 and 1893, it was home to Confederation Life Association until 1955. In 1981, a fire roared through the heritage building while being renovated. It has since been restored, and today is home to shops, restaurants, businesses and medical offices

1903/2022 – Looking north on Yonge St from Temperance St in downtown Toronto. Notice the Dineen Building on the left. It was built in 1897 for the Dineen Company, a hat and fur manufacturer. Architect Frederick Henry Herbert designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973. Today it’s home to the Dineen Coffee Co. The Confederation Life Building is just up the street on the right at Yonge St and Richmond St E. Constructed between 1890 and 1893, it was home to Confederation Life Association until 1955. In 1981, a fire roared through the heritage building while being renovated. It has since been restored, and today is home to shops, restaurants, businesses and medical offices

Yonge St and Temperance St in 1903 & 2022

February 11, 1935/2022 – Looking northwest along University Ave, north of Adelaide St W, towards the Canada Life Assurance Company Building in downtown Toronto. The Beaux-Arts style building was constructed between 1929 to 1931 and designed by prominent Toronto architects, Sproatt & Rolph. In 1951, the insurance company added a weather beacon. It was the talk of the town. In 2019 and after 68 years, the beacon got its first update and switched to LED bulbs – 1,004 of them

February 11, 1935/2022 – Looking northwest along University Ave, north of Adelaide St W, towards the Canada Life Assurance Company Building in downtown Toronto. The Beaux-Arts style building was constructed between 1929 to 1931 and designed by prominent Toronto architects, Sproatt & Rolph. In 1951, the insurance company added a weather beacon. It was the talk of the town. In 2019 and after 68 years, the beacon got its first update and switched to LED bulbs – 1,004 of them

Canada Life Building in 1935 & 2022

1915/2022 – Looking southwest towards Massey Hall at 178 Victoria St and Shuter St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Built in 1894 by Hart Massey, industrialist and operator of a large farm equipment manufacturing company, the concert hall was designed by architect Sidney Badgley. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

1915/2022 – Looking southwest towards Massey Hall at 178 Victoria St and Shuter St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Built in 1894 by Hart Massey, industrialist and operator of a large farm equipment manufacturing company, the concert hall was designed by architect Sidney Badgley. The building received heritage status from the city in 1973

Massey Hall in 1915 & 2022

1981/2022 – Looking northwest toward the World's Biggest Bookstore, once located at 20 Edward St, west of Yonge St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. In 1979, co-founder of Coles Books, Jack Cole, purchased the building that had previously been Olympia Bowling. The following year, the World's Biggest Bookstore opened with a four-day carnival. Throughout its three levels were about 1.5 million books. The landmark bookstore attracted locals and tourists for many years before closing in 2014. The building was torn down and replaced with the present-day mixed-use structure

1981/2022 – Looking northwest toward the World's Biggest Bookstore, once located at 20 Edward St, west of Yonge St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. In 1979, co-founder of Coles Books, Jack Cole, purchased the building that had previously been Olympia Bowling. The following year, the World's Biggest Bookstore opened with a four-day carnival. Throughout its three levels were about 1.5 million books. The landmark bookstore attracted locals and tourists for many years before closing in 2014. The building was torn down and replaced with the present-day mixed-use structure

World’s Biggest Bookstore in 1981 & 2022

1910/2022 – Looking northeast along Yonge St towards Shuter St, from north of Queen St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The columns in both photos on the right are part of the Bank of Toronto Building

1910/2022 – Looking northeast along Yonge St towards Shuter St, from north of Queen St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. The columns in both photos on the right are part of the Bank of Toronto Building

Yonge St north of Queen St in 1910 & 2022

August 24, 1974/2023 – An aerial view from Shell Oil Tower towards the Flyer, the CNE Midway and Exhibition Stadium & Grandstand. The Flyer roller coaster began thrilling CNE-goers in 1953 and continued for 39 years. Its four-car trains sped along the ride’s 796 m long track and could reach up to 104 km/h. At the 2023 CNE, one of the Flyer’s signs was put on display by the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place

August 24, 1974/2023 – An aerial view from Shell Oil Tower towards the Flyer, the CNE Midway and Exhibition Stadium & Grandstand. The Flyer roller coaster began thrilling CNE-goers in 1953 and continued for 39 years. Its four-car trains sped along the ride’s 796 m long track and could reach up to 104 km/h. At the 2023 CNE, one of the Flyer’s signs was put on display by the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place

Flyer Roller Coaster in 1974 & 2023

2023/1970s – The illuminated "FLYER" roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. The mighty wooden roller coaster was designed by Joe “Mile-A-Minute” McKee. When the Flyer debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world's highest (19 m) and fastest (104 km/h). Over its 39 years, the Flyer thrilled more than 9 million riders

2023/1970s – The illuminated "FLYER" roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. The mighty wooden roller coaster was designed by Joe “Mile-A-Minute” McKee. When the Flyer debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world's highest (19 m) and fastest (104 km/h). Over its 39 years, the Flyer thrilled more than 9 million riders

Flyer Roller Coaster in the 1970s & 2023

1964/2023 – An aerial view of the CNE Midway at night, highlighting the Shell Oil Tower and the Flyer roller coaster. The Flyer was unveiled at the 1953 CNE. It cost about $185,000 to construct and could thrill over 26,000 riders on a busy day. In 1992, the mighty wooden roller coaster was dismantled. One of the Flyer's illuminated signs was put on display at the 2023 CNE, near the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place

1964/2023 – An aerial view of the CNE Midway at night, highlighting the Shell Oil Tower and the Flyer roller coaster. The Flyer was unveiled at the 1953 CNE. It cost about $185,000 to construct and could thrill over 26,000 riders on a busy day. In 1992, the mighty wooden roller coaster was dismantled. One of the Flyer's illuminated signs was put on display at the 2023 CNE, near the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place

Flyer Roller Coaster Sign in 1964 & 2023

1972/2023 – The illuminated “FLYER” roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. When the mighty roller coaster debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world’s fastest (up to 104 km/h) and highest (19 m). The Flyer thrilled over 9 million riders in its 39 years and was dismantled in 1992

1972/2023 – The illuminated “FLYER” roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. When the mighty roller coaster debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world’s fastest (up to 104 km/h) and highest (19 m). The Flyer thrilled over 9 million riders in its 39 years and was dismantled in 1992

FLYER Roller Coaster in 1972 & 2023

1972/2022 – Looking northeast from the intersection of King St E and Sherbourne St in Toronto's Old Town neighbourhood. Built in 1908, the two-storey Edwardian Classical style building was originally the Imperial Bank of Canada and designed by the Toronto-based architecture firm Darling & Pearson. In 1961, the bank merged with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and until 2000, the building served as a CIBC branch. The former bank's facade was preserved and is now the entrance of Kings Court Condo

1972/2022 – Looking northeast from the intersection of King St E and Sherbourne St in Toronto's Old Town neighbourhood. Built in 1908, the two-storey Edwardian Classical style building was originally the Imperial Bank of Canada and designed by the Toronto-based architecture firm Darling & Pearson. In 1961, the bank merged with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and until 2000, the building served as a CIBC branch. The former bank's facade was preserved and is now the entrance of Kings Court Condo

King St E and Sherbourne St in 1972 & 2022

June 25, 1978/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of King St E and Sherbourne St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows 230 King St E as a branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; however, the building was originally the Imperial Bank of Canada. Built in 1908, the Toronto-based architecture firm Darling & Pearson designed the two-storey Edwardian Classical style building. In 1961, the bank merged with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and until 2000, the building served as a branch. In 2005, the former bank building's buff brick and stone trim façade was restored and became the entrance of Kings Court Condo. Another preserved element is the original mosaic floor with the initials "IBC" in the condominium's lobby

June 25, 1978/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of King St E and Sherbourne St in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows 230 King St E as a branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; however, the building was originally the Imperial Bank of Canada. Built in 1908, the Toronto-based architecture firm Darling & Pearson designed the two-storey Edwardian Classical style building. In 1961, the bank merged with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and until 2000, the building served as a branch. In 2005, the former bank building's buff brick and stone trim façade was restored and became the entrance of Kings Court Condo. Another preserved element is the original mosaic floor with the initials "IBC" in the condominium's lobby

King St E and Sherbourne St in 1978 & 2022

1930s/2022 - Looking southeast along Yonge St from north of Charles St W in the Bay-Cloverhill and Church-Wellesley neighbourhoods of Toronto. In both photos, in the centre background, notice the former Postal Station F. Built in 1905 and designed by architect Samuel G Curry, the 3-storey building received heritage status in 1973. Today it's home to commercial space

1930s/2022 - Looking southeast along Yonge St from north of Charles St W in the Bay-Cloverhill and Church-Wellesley neighbourhoods of Toronto. In both photos, in the centre background, notice the former Postal Station F. Built in 1905 and designed by architect Samuel G Curry, the 3-storey building received heritage status in 1973. Today it's home to commercial space

Yonge St north of Charles St in the 1930s & 2022

1913/2022 - Looking south from Albert St and Terauley St (present-day Bay St) towards Queen St W. Did you know that Bay St, between Queen St W and College St, was previously known as Terauley St? In 1797, Dr James Macaulay, a former army surgeon for the Queen’s Rangers, was granted several acres of land in the area west of Yonge St and north of Queen St W from the Crown. His residence was called Teraulay Cottage. Notice Old City Hall in both photos on the left

1913/2022 - Looking south from Albert St and Terauley St (present-day Bay St) towards Queen St W. Did you know that Bay St, between Queen St W and College St, was previously known as Terauley St? In 1797, Dr James Macaulay, a former army surgeon for the Queen’s Rangers, was granted several acres of land in the area west of Yonge St and north of Queen St W from the Crown. His residence was called Teraulay Cottage. Notice Old City Hall in both photos on the left

Albert St and Bay St in 1913 & 2022

1970-72/2022 - Looking north up Yonge St from Gould St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Notice Sam the Record Man, A&A Records, Zanzibar Tavern, and the Rio Theatre on the right side of the archive photo. Zanzibar Tavern is still there today

1970-72/2022 - Looking north up Yonge St from Gould St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Notice Sam the Record Man, A&A Records, Zanzibar Tavern, and the Rio Theatre on the right side of the archive photo. Zanzibar Tavern is still there today

Yonge St and Gould St in 1970-72 & 2022

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Shuter St and Dalhousie St, in the Garden District of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Edward Cooper houses at 68 and 70 Shuter St and the Malcolm Gillespie houses at 64 to 66 Shuter St. Mr Cooper, a merchant, built his homes in 1850. Architect John Tully designed them in the Georgian Revival style. His family owned the houses for nearly seven decades. Mr Gillespie built his houses adjoining to the west in 1851. After he passed away in 1892, his widow added Romanesque Revival-style elements to the facades. The residences later became boarding houses, then in the 1970s, were extensively modified for commercial purposes. In 2014, the houses were dismantled. Today the heritage façades of Edward Cooper's houses were incorporated into the present-day condo tower

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Shuter St and Dalhousie St, in the Garden District of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Edward Cooper houses at 68 and 70 Shuter St and the Malcolm Gillespie houses at 64 to 66 Shuter St. Mr Cooper, a merchant, built his homes in 1850. Architect John Tully designed them in the Georgian Revival style. His family owned the houses for nearly seven decades. Mr Gillespie built his houses adjoining to the west in 1851. After he passed away in 1892, his widow added Romanesque Revival-style elements to the facades. The residences later became boarding houses, then in the 1970s, were extensively modified for commercial purposes. In 2014, the houses were dismantled. Today the heritage façades of Edward Cooper's houses were incorporated into the present-day condo tower

Shuter St and Dalhousie St in 1972 & 2022

2022/1972 – Looking south from Soho St towards Queen St W in the Entertainment District of Toronto. The façade of the building on the left at 367 Queen St W has been incorporated into the present-day building. The building on the right at 373 Queen St W was home to Peter Pan Lunch and today is known as Peter Pan Bistro

2022/1972 – Looking south from Soho St towards Queen St W in the Entertainment District of Toronto. The façade of the building on the left at 367 Queen St W has been incorporated into the present-day building. The building on the right at 373 Queen St W was home to Peter Pan Lunch and today is known as Peter Pan Bistro

367 & 373 Queen St W in 2022 & 1972

1912/2022 – The Half Way House was a hotel, an apartment and later a store once on the northwest corner of Kingston Rd and Midland Ave. Alexander Thompson built the Georgian two-storey structure in 1847/48 and was originally a resting place for stagecoach passengers between Pickering and Toronto. In 1966, the house was moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village

1912/2022 – The Half Way House was a hotel, an apartment and later a store once on the northwest corner of Kingston Rd and Midland Ave. Alexander Thompson built the Georgian two-storey structure in 1847/48 and was originally a resting place for stagecoach passengers between Pickering and Toronto. In 1966, the house was moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village

The Half Way House in 1912 & 2022

1984/2022 - Looking northeast towards the second Captain John's Harbour Boat Restaurant (the Jadran), once located on Queens Quay at the foot of Yonge St on the Harbourfront of Toronto. Notice the Toronto Star Building in both photos

1984/2022 - Looking northeast towards the second Captain John's Harbour Boat Restaurant (the Jadran), once located on Queens Quay at the foot of Yonge St on the Harbourfront of Toronto. Notice the Toronto Star Building in both photos

Captain John’s Restaurant in 1984 & 2022

2022/1972 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Adelaide St E and George St, in the Old Town/St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The group of buildings ranging from 252 to 264 Adelaide St E were initially known as the Bank of Upper Canada (built in 1825/27), De La Salle Institute (built in 1871) and Toronto's First Post Office (built in 1833/34 and is once again a post office today). The buildings received heritage status from the city in 1973

2022/1972 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Adelaide St E and George St, in the Old Town/St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The group of buildings ranging from 252 to 264 Adelaide St E were initially known as the Bank of Upper Canada (built in 1825/27), De La Salle Institute (built in 1871) and Toronto's First Post Office (built in 1833/34 and is once again a post office today). The buildings received heritage status from the city in 1973

Adelaide St E and George St in 1972 & 2022

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Spadina Ave and Cecil St, in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice the building in the background on the right. Built in 1891 for the Church of Christ, it was later the Ostrovtzer Synagogue, then the Chinese Catholic Centre, and today is home to the Cecil Street Community Centre

1972/2022 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Spadina Ave and Cecil St, in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice the building in the background on the right. Built in 1891 for the Church of Christ, it was later the Ostrovtzer Synagogue, then the Chinese Catholic Centre, and today is home to the Cecil Street Community Centre

Spadina Ave and Cecil St in 1972 & 2022 –

1972/2023 - Looking towards the intersection of Front St E and Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. Many of the commercial buildings in the archive photo were constructed circa 1840, except for the white building on the right (Turner Wines), which was built in 1879. These buildings all have heritage designations today

1972/2023 - Looking towards the intersection of Front St E and Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. Many of the commercial buildings in the archive photo were constructed circa 1840, except for the white building on the right (Turner Wines), which was built in 1879. These buildings all have heritage designations today

Front St E and Jarvis St in 1972 & 2023

Between 1950-60s/2023 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Front St E and Jarvis St in Toronto’s St Lawrence neighbourhood. In the archive photo, notice the Graymar House Hotel on the left. From 1934 until approximately 1969, the building was home to the hotel and tavern; however, the heritage-designated structure was constructed in the 1830s/40s for commercial and residential purposes. It’s one of the last surviving buildings that once formed part of Market Square. Another building to note in the vintage photo is the one-storey stone building in the centre foreground, the City Weigh House. The building was constructed circa 1850 and situated close to the market. According to an 1858 Toronto Handbook and an 1861 City Directory, farm produce, hay, straw, etc., was weighed, and taxes were levied. The Weigh House was taken down in about 1963. The two other buildings behind the former Weigh House still exist today

Between 1950-60s/2023 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Front St E and Jarvis St in Toronto’s St Lawrence neighbourhood. In the archive photo, notice the Graymar House Hotel on the left. From 1934 until approximately 1969, the building was home to the hotel and tavern; however, the heritage-designated structure was constructed in the 1830s/40s for commercial and residential purposes. It’s one of the last surviving buildings that once formed part of Market Square. Another building to note in the vintage photo is the one-storey stone building in the centre foreground, the City Weigh House. The building was constructed circa 1850 and situated close to the market. According to an 1858 Toronto Handbook and an 1861 City Directory, farm produce, hay, straw, etc., was weighed, and taxes were levied. The Weigh House was taken down in about 1963. The two other buildings behind the former Weigh House still exist today

Front St E and Jarvis St in the 1950-60s & 2023

1972/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Jarvis St and Gerrard St E in the Garden District of Toronto. The corner has been home to Harvey’s for over half a century

1972/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Jarvis St and Gerrard St E in the Garden District of Toronto. The corner has been home to Harvey’s for over half a century

Jarvis St and Gerrard St E in 1972 & 2022

1971/2022 – Looking southwest towards 526-528 Yonge St at Breadalbane St, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1880, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the structure in the Second Empire style. The building received heritage status from the city in 1974 and is part of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District

1971/2022 – Looking southwest towards 526-528 Yonge St at Breadalbane St, in the Bay-Cloverhill neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1880, architects McCaw & Lennox designed the structure in the Second Empire style. The building received heritage status from the city in 1974 and is part of the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District

526-528 Yonge St – 1971 & 2022

1934/2022 – Looking northwest along College St from east of Bathurst St in the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice College Street United Church and The Channel Club condo building on the right and in the distance, the former College Street Baptist Church at Palmerston Blvd

1934/2022 – Looking northwest along College St from east of Bathurst St in the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice College Street United Church and The Channel Club condo building on the right and in the distance, the former College Street Baptist Church at Palmerston Blvd

College St Bathurst St in 1934 & 2022

1940-50s/2022 – Looking southeast towards Bay St and Albert St in downtown Toronto. In the archive photo, Eaton’s Annex is on the left, the Dominion Building is in the centre, and Old City Hall is on the right

1940-50s/2022 – Looking southeast towards Bay St and Albert St in downtown Toronto. In the archive photo, Eaton’s Annex is on the left, the Dominion Building is in the centre, and Old City Hall is on the right

Bay St and Albert St in the 1940-50s & 2022

1970/2022 – Looking southwest from Front St E towards the corner of Market St and Front St E, in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

1970/2022 – Looking southwest from Front St E towards the corner of Market St and Front St E, in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

Front St E and Market St in 1970 & 2022

1972/2023 - Looking northeast from Bay St and Queen St W towards the Old City Hall and Cenotaph in downtown Toronto. Notice Eaton’s store and the present-day CF Toronto Eaton Centre in the background

1972/2023 - Looking northeast from Bay St and Queen St W towards the Old City Hall and Cenotaph in downtown Toronto. Notice Eaton’s store and the present-day CF Toronto Eaton Centre in the background

Bay St and Queen St W in 1972 & 2023

2023/1955 – Looking southeast on Bay St from Queen St W in the Financial District of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Christie/Dupont streetcar once travelled along Bay St. Notice TD/Toronto Dominion Bank on the right in both photo

2023/1955 – Looking southeast on Bay St from Queen St W in the Financial District of Toronto. The archive photo shows the Christie/Dupont streetcar once travelled along Bay St. Notice TD/Toronto Dominion Bank on the right in both photo

Bay St from Queen St W in 1955 & 2023

1972/2023 – The illuminated “FLYER” roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. When the mighty roller coaster debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world’s fastest (up to 104 km/h) and highest (19 m). The Flyer thrilled over 9 million riders in its 39 years and was dismantled in 1992

1972/2023 – The illuminated “FLYER” roller coaster sign on display at the 2023 CNE, next to the Princess Margaret Fountain at Exhibition Place. When the mighty roller coaster debuted at the 1953 CNE, it was the world’s fastest (up to 104 km/h) and highest (19 m). The Flyer thrilled over 9 million riders in its 39 years and was dismantled in 1992

The FLYER Roller Coaster in 1972 & 2023

May 11, 1983/2022 – Looking south towards Queen St W from the elevated walkway at Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the Sheraton Centre Cinemas, once located at 123 Queen St W. On the marquee, “ET,” starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Peter Coyote and “The King of Comedy,” starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Diahnne Abbott, were playing and both released in 1982

May 11, 1983/2022 – Looking south towards Queen St W from the elevated walkway at Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the Sheraton Centre Cinemas, once located at 123 Queen St W. On the marquee, “ET,” starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Peter Coyote and “The King of Comedy,” starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Diahnne Abbott, were playing and both released in 1982

Sheraton Centre Cinemas in 1983 & 2022

1949/2022 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E where The Hotel Gerrard once stood in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto

1949/2022 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Parliament St and Gerrard St E where The Hotel Gerrard once stood in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto

Parliament St and Gerrard St E in 1949 & 2022

2022/1953 – Looking southeast along Queen St E from Orchard Park Blvd. From 1875 until 1993, the site was home to Greenwood Raceway/old Woodbine Racetrack in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. Today, the west portion of the former racetrack’s property is Woodbine Park, and the east side is residential housing. In the vintage photo, notice the Orchard Park Tavern on the left

2022/1953 – Looking southeast along Queen St E from Orchard Park Blvd. From 1875 until 1993, the site was home to Greenwood Raceway/old Woodbine Racetrack in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. Today, the west portion of the former racetrack’s property is Woodbine Park, and the east side is residential housing. In the vintage photo, notice the Orchard Park Tavern on the left

Greenwood Raceway in 1953 & 2022

2022/1927 – Looking northwest towards the Dineen Building at the corner of Yonge St and Temperance St in the Financial District. Built in 1897 for Dineen Company, a hat and fur manufacturer, architect Frederick Henry Herbert designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973. Today the building is home to Dineen Coffee Co

2022/1927 – Looking northwest towards the Dineen Building at the corner of Yonge St and Temperance St in the Financial District. Built in 1897 for Dineen Company, a hat and fur manufacturer, architect Frederick Henry Herbert designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style. The structure received heritage status from the city in 1973. Today the building is home to Dineen Coffee Co

Dineen Building in 1927 & 2022

2022/1972 – Looking southeast from University Ave towards Front St W in Toronto’s Entertainment District. The archive photo shows Union Station on the left, the Walker House in the centre and the Cyclorama building on the right. Toronto’s Cyclorama opened in 1887. It featured panoramic paintings inside a cylindrical space that gave spectators a 360-degree view, usually of a historical moment or battle scene. By 1900, the short-lived attraction had permanently closed. The building later became a showroom, then a parking garage. In 1976, even though the Cyclorama was historically significant, the building and the Walker House were torn down. Today, Citigroup Place occupies

2022/1972 – Looking southeast from University Ave towards Front St W in Toronto’s Entertainment District. The archive photo shows Union Station on the left, the Walker House in the centre and the Cyclorama building on the right. Toronto’s Cyclorama opened in 1887. It featured panoramic paintings inside a cylindrical space that gave spectators a 360-degree view, usually of a historical moment or battle scene. By 1900, the short-lived attraction had permanently closed. The building later became a showroom, then a parking garage. In 1976, even though the Cyclorama was historically significant, the building and the Walker House were torn down. Today, Citigroup Place occupies

University Ave and Front St W in 2022 & 1972

1960s/2022 – Looking southeast towards Queen St W and Bay St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Notice in the archive photo the Bay Theatre, formerly Colonial Theatre once, at 45 Queen St W, which closed in 1965

1960s/2022 – Looking southeast towards Queen St W and Bay St in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto. Notice in the archive photo the Bay Theatre, formerly Colonial Theatre once, at 45 Queen St W, which closed in 1965

Queen St W and Bay St – in the 1960s &...

1930/2022 – Tip Top Tailors building is located at 637 Lake Shore Blvd W, just west of Bathurst St, in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1929, architect Roy H Bishop was commissioned by David Dunkelman, founder of Tip Top Tailors, to design the structure for the men's clothing company's headquarters, factory and warehouse. The Art Deco-style building received heritage status from the city in 1973. In the early-2000s, the building was converted to Tip Top Lofts, and an additional five storeys made of industrial frame and glass was added to the top. The archive photo shows the construction of the streetcar line with the former Maple Leaf Stadium in the background

1930/2022 – Tip Top Tailors building is located at 637 Lake Shore Blvd W, just west of Bathurst St, in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1929, architect Roy H Bishop was commissioned by David Dunkelman, founder of Tip Top Tailors, to design the structure for the men's clothing company's headquarters, factory and warehouse. The Art Deco-style building received heritage status from the city in 1973. In the early-2000s, the building was converted to Tip Top Lofts, and an additional five storeys made of industrial frame and glass was added to the top. The archive photo shows the construction of the streetcar line with the former Maple Leaf Stadium in the background

Tip Top Tailors – 1930 & 2022

1933/2022 – Looking northeast along Bloor St W towards Avenue Rd in The Annex and Yorkville neighbourhoods of Toronto. The archive photo shows Diana Sweets and, in both photos, Park Plaza Hotel (today known as the Park Hyatt) and the Church of the Redeemer on the north side of Bloor St W

1933/2022 – Looking northeast along Bloor St W towards Avenue Rd in The Annex and Yorkville neighbourhoods of Toronto. The archive photo shows Diana Sweets and, in both photos, Park Plaza Hotel (today known as the Park Hyatt) and the Church of the Redeemer on the north side of Bloor St W

Bloor St W towards Avenue Rd in 1933 & 2022

1998/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Beverley St in the Entertainment District of Toronto. The building at 272 Queen St W received heritage status from the city in 1975. It was once home to Pizza Pizza, and today it's an LCBO

1998/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W and Beverley St in the Entertainment District of Toronto. The building at 272 Queen St W received heritage status from the city in 1975. It was once home to Pizza Pizza, and today it's an LCBO

Queen St W and Beverley St in 1998 & 2022

1972/2022 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Dundas St E and Parliament St in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice in the archive photo The Gay Theatre on the right, originally the Bluebell Theatre, was once located at 309 Parliament St

1972/2022 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Dundas St E and Parliament St in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice in the archive photo The Gay Theatre on the right, originally the Bluebell Theatre, was once located at 309 Parliament St

Dundas St E and Parliament St in 1972 & 2022

1956/2022 - Regent Theatre was once located at 225 Queen St E, west of Sherbourne St, in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto. The theatre building was replaced with the present-day structure, and today is home to Anishnawbe Health Toronto

1956/2022 - Regent Theatre was once located at 225 Queen St E, west of Sherbourne St, in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto. The theatre building was replaced with the present-day structure, and today is home to Anishnawbe Health Toronto

Regent Theatre in 1956 & 2022

1937/2022 - The Community Theatre was once located at 1202 Woodbine Ave, north of Frater Ave in the Woodbine Heights neighbourhood of Toronto. Built and opening in 1937, architects Kaplan & Sprachman designed the theatre in the Art Deco style. On the marquee, “College Holiday,” starring Jack Benny and Martha Raye, and “The General Died at Dawn,” starring Gary Cooper, were playing. Today, the former theatre building is home to retail space

1937/2022 - The Community Theatre was once located at 1202 Woodbine Ave, north of Frater Ave in the Woodbine Heights neighbourhood of Toronto. Built and opening in 1937, architects Kaplan & Sprachman designed the theatre in the Art Deco style. On the marquee, “College Holiday,” starring Jack Benny and Martha Raye, and “The General Died at Dawn,” starring Gary Cooper, were playing. Today, the former theatre building is home to retail space

Community Theatre in 1937 & 2022

1970s/2022 - The Royal, originally Pylon Theatre, is located at 608 College St, east of Clinton St, on the north side in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1938/39, architect Benjamin Swartz designed the theatre in the Art Moderne style. The building received heritage status from the city in 2005

1970s/2022 - The Royal, originally Pylon Theatre, is located at 608 College St, east of Clinton St, on the north side in the Little Italy neighbourhood of Toronto. Built in 1938/39, architect Benjamin Swartz designed the theatre in the Art Moderne style. The building received heritage status from the city in 2005

Pylon Theatre in 1970s & 2022

1953/2022 - Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and York St in downtown Toronto. Today, the block is home to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and the Canadian Opera Company

1953/2022 - Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and York St in downtown Toronto. Today, the block is home to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and the Canadian Opera Company

Queen St W and York St in 1953 2022

July 5, 1922/2022 – Looking northwest towards Christie Pits Park at ‪750 Bloor St W‬, bordered by Christie St, Barton Ave and Crawford St in Toronto. The land was originally Christie Sand Pits quarry, then Willowvale Park and today, Christie Pits Park

July 5, 1922/2022 – Looking northwest towards Christie Pits Park at ‪750 Bloor St W‬, bordered by Christie St, Barton Ave and Crawford St in Toronto. The land was originally Christie Sand Pits quarry, then Willowvale Park and today, Christie Pits Park

Christie Pits Park in 1922 & 2022

2022/1915 - Looking southeast from Dundas St W and Abbott Ave towards the Wallace Avenue Footbridge in the Junction Triangle and West Bend neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1907, the bridge was constructed to give pedestrians access between the two streets in an area with a busy railway corridor running through it

2022/1915 - Looking southeast from Dundas St W and Abbott Ave towards the Wallace Avenue Footbridge in the Junction Triangle and West Bend neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1907, the bridge was constructed to give pedestrians access between the two streets in an area with a busy railway corridor running through it

Wallace Avenue Footbridge in 2022 & 1915

June 7, 1981/2023 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Front St E and Church St, in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The three-storey commercial building at 65 Front St E was built circa 1869. It was originally a warehouse for Smith, Fair & Co., wholesale grocers. Within a few years, the building became home to Cramp, Torrances & Company, "importers of tea and produce from East and West India." The building is clad with red brick and features Gothic Revival-style elements, including pointed arch details over the third-storey windows removed during alterations; however, the arches' outlines remain visible today. Over the last 150 years, the former warehouse has been home to various businesses, including the Musterring Gallery, as shown in the archive photo

June 7, 1981/2023 - Looking southeast towards the corner of Front St E and Church St, in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto. The three-storey commercial building at 65 Front St E was built circa 1869. It was originally a warehouse for Smith, Fair & Co., wholesale grocers. Within a few years, the building became home to Cramp, Torrances & Company, "importers of tea and produce from East and West India." The building is clad with red brick and features Gothic Revival-style elements, including pointed arch details over the third-storey windows removed during alterations; however, the arches' outlines remain visible today. Over the last 150 years, the former warehouse has been home to various businesses, including the Musterring Gallery, as shown in the archive photo

Front St E and Church St in 1981 & 2023

1953/2022 - Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and York St in downtown Toronto. Today, the block is home to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and the Canadian Opera Company

1953/2022 - Looking southwest towards the corner of Queen St W and York St in downtown Toronto. Today, the block is home to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and the Canadian Opera Company

Queen St W and York St in 1953 & 2022

1954/2023 – Looking west along Front St E from Market St in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood. The focal point of this vista is the Gooderham "Flatiron" Building which is located where Wellington St E, Church St and Front St E intersect. The wedge-shaped building was completed in 1892 and originally served as the headquarters for Gooderham & Worts Limited, once Canada's largest liquor distilling company. Today the heritage-designated Gooderham Building is one of the most photographed structures in Toronto

1954/2023 – Looking west along Front St E from Market St in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood. The focal point of this vista is the Gooderham "Flatiron" Building which is located where Wellington St E, Church St and Front St E intersect. The wedge-shaped building was completed in 1892 and originally served as the headquarters for Gooderham & Worts Limited, once Canada's largest liquor distilling company. Today the heritage-designated Gooderham Building is one of the most photographed structures in Toronto

Gooderham Building in 1954 & 2023

April 1907/2021 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Bloor St W and Brunswick Ave, in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows the vacant land up for sale. Today, the corner is the site of a mixed-use home and commercial buildings in a busy area home to many University of Toronto fraternity houses and faculty members

April 1907/2021 – Looking northeast towards the corner of Bloor St W and Brunswick Ave, in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. The archive photo shows the vacant land up for sale. Today, the corner is the site of a mixed-use home and commercial buildings in a busy area home to many University of Toronto fraternity houses and faculty members

Bloor St W and Brunswick Ave in 1907 & 2021

1924/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W at University Ave in downtown Toronto. In both photos, notice the South African War Memorial on the right. Canadian sculptor Walter Seymour Allward created the granite and bronze monument. The Canada Life Building in the present-day photo was completed in 1931

1924/2022 – Looking northwest towards the corner of Queen St W at University Ave in downtown Toronto. In both photos, notice the South African War Memorial on the right. Canadian sculptor Walter Seymour Allward created the granite and bronze monument. The Canada Life Building in the present-day photo was completed in 1931

Queen St W at University Ave in 1924 & 2022

Circa 1930/2022 – Looking northwest towards the Canada Life Building from the grounds of Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the Canada Life Building nearing completion. The Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architects Sproatt & Rolph and received heritage status from the city in 1973

Circa 1930/2022 – Looking northwest towards the Canada Life Building from the grounds of Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the Canada Life Building nearing completion. The Beaux-Arts style building was designed by architects Sproatt & Rolph and received heritage status from the city in 1973

Canada Life Building circa 1930 & 2022

1980/2022 – Looking southeast from Dundas St W and College St in Toronto’s Brockton Village. The archives photo shows Knob Hill Farms once occupied the building on the southwest corner at Dundas St W and Lansdowne Ave, which today is home to Mike's No Frills

1980/2022 – Looking southeast from Dundas St W and College St in Toronto’s Brockton Village. The archives photo shows Knob Hill Farms once occupied the building on the southwest corner at Dundas St W and Lansdowne Ave, which today is home to Mike's No Frills

Knob Hill Farms in 1980 & 2022

February 6, 1930/2022 – Looking northwest towards the storefronts along College St between Robert St and Spadina Ave, in Toronto's Harbord Village. The taller building on the corner, the John N Grant Building, was built in 1882 and received heritage status from the city in 2005. The archive photo shows a fire had swept through the stores

February 6, 1930/2022 – Looking northwest towards the storefronts along College St between Robert St and Spadina Ave, in Toronto's Harbord Village. The taller building on the corner, the John N Grant Building, was built in 1882 and received heritage status from the city in 2005. The archive photo shows a fire had swept through the stores

College St at Robert St in 1930 & 2022

September 10, 1973/2022 - Looking southwest from Yonge St and Front St W towards the Dominion Public Building, Union Station and the CN Tower in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the construction of the CN Tower

September 10, 1973/2022 - Looking southwest from Yonge St and Front St W towards the Dominion Public Building, Union Station and the CN Tower in downtown Toronto. The archive photo shows the construction of the CN Tower

CN Tower in 1973 & 2022

1952/2022 - Looking southeast on Yonge St from just north of Temperance St towards the Arcade Building in Toronto's Financial District. The first Arcade Building, built in 1884 and designed by Charles A Walton, featured commercial and office space. It was replaced with the present-day structure in 1960

1952/2022 - Looking southeast on Yonge St from just north of Temperance St towards the Arcade Building in Toronto's Financial District. The first Arcade Building, built in 1884 and designed by Charles A Walton, featured commercial and office space. It was replaced with the present-day structure in 1960

Arcade Building in 1952 & 2022

1953/2022 – Looking northeast towards the former Postal Station F at the corner of Yonge St and Charles St E, straddling the Bay-Cloverhill and Church-Wellesley neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1905 and designed by architect Samuel G Curry, the building received heritage status in 1973. Today it's home to commercial space. Notice the mural at 20 Charles St E by German artist Justus Becker

1953/2022 – Looking northeast towards the former Postal Station F at the corner of Yonge St and Charles St E, straddling the Bay-Cloverhill and Church-Wellesley neighbourhoods of Toronto. Built in 1905 and designed by architect Samuel G Curry, the building received heritage status in 1973. Today it's home to commercial space. Notice the mural at 20 Charles St E by German artist Justus Becker

Postal Station F in 1953 & 2022

Circa 1885/2022 – The Paul Bishop House is located at 363-365 Adelaide St E and Sherbourne St, on the southeast corner, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The two attached Georgian-style homes were built in 1842 for Paul Bishop, a blacksmith and landlord with a shop that once stood across the street. The house received heritage status from the city in 1989

Circa 1885/2022 – The Paul Bishop House is located at 363-365 Adelaide St E and Sherbourne St, on the southeast corner, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Toronto. The two attached Georgian-style homes were built in 1842 for Paul Bishop, a blacksmith and landlord with a shop that once stood across the street. The house received heritage status from the city in 1989

Paul Bishop House circa 1885 & 2022

2022/1955 – The former Fire Hall No 9 is located at 16 Ossington Ave, just north of Queen St W, on the west side, in Toronto's Beaconsfield Village neighbourhood. The fire hall was built in 1878 and decommissioned in the late 1960s. At some point, the wooden top portion of the hose tower which contained the clock was removed. The building is leased from the City of Toronto to St Michael's Unity Health Toronto and provides withdrawal management services

2022/1955 – The former Fire Hall No 9 is located at 16 Ossington Ave, just north of Queen St W, on the west side, in Toronto's Beaconsfield Village neighbourhood. The fire hall was built in 1878 and decommissioned in the late 1960s. At some point, the wooden top portion of the hose tower which contained the clock was removed. The building is leased from the City of Toronto to St Michael's Unity Health Toronto and provides withdrawal management services

Former Fire Hall No 9 in 1955 & 2022

2022/1937 - Esquire Theatre, originally Lyndhurst Theatre, was once located at 2290 Bloor St W, east of Durie St on the north side in Toronto's Bloor West Village. On the marquee, "Cafe Metropole," starring Tyrone Power and Loretta Young, and "Let's Get Married," starring Ida Lupino, were playing and, both released in 1937. Today the building is home to retail space

2022/1937 - Esquire Theatre, originally Lyndhurst Theatre, was once located at 2290 Bloor St W, east of Durie St on the north side in Toronto's Bloor West Village. On the marquee, "Cafe Metropole," starring Tyrone Power and Loretta Young, and "Let's Get Married," starring Ida Lupino, were playing and, both released in 1937. Today the building is home to retail space

Esquire Theatre in 1937 & 2022

1972/2021 – Looking southwest towards the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the corner of Queen St W and Simcoe St in downtown Toronto. Built between 1929 and 1930, the branch was designed by architect Victor Daniel Horsburgh. The stone-clad building resembles a Greek temple and is an architectural gem. It features a pair of fluted Doric columns flanking the entrance, and minimal but complex stonework details over the main Queen St W entrance and above the three centre windows along Simcoe St. The roofline is topped with bronze trim and ornamental finials. The building was a CIBC branch for over 90 years and closed in 2022/23. Mr Horsburgh is credited with designing over 70 buildings in Toronto and across the country for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

1972/2021 – Looking southwest towards the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the corner of Queen St W and Simcoe St in downtown Toronto. Built between 1929 and 1930, the branch was designed by architect Victor Daniel Horsburgh. The stone-clad building resembles a Greek temple and is an architectural gem. It features a pair of fluted Doric columns flanking the entrance, and minimal but complex stonework details over the main Queen St W entrance and above the three centre windows along Simcoe St. The roofline is topped with bronze trim and ornamental finials. The building was a CIBC branch for over 90 years and closed in 2022/23. Mr Horsburgh is credited with designing over 70 buildings in Toronto and across the country for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Queen St W and Simcoe St in 1972 & 2021

1937/September 3, 2022 - The Administration Building is located at 210 Princes’ Blvd at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, this was the first of several structures at the Canadian National Exhibition designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The Beaux-Arts style building was home to the CNE Association until 1957, when they moved their offices into the newly built Queen Elizabeth Building. That same year, the Administration Building was renamed the Press Building when it became the media headquarters during the annual fair. In 1992, CNE staff returned to the grand building, which continued to be called the Press Building. In 2022, the “PRESS” sign was removed to uncover the “ADMINISTRATION” nameplate

1937/September 3, 2022 - The Administration Building is located at 210 Princes’ Blvd at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Built in 1904, this was the first of several structures at the Canadian National Exhibition designed by architect George Wallace Gouinlock. The Beaux-Arts style building was home to the CNE Association until 1957, when they moved their offices into the newly built Queen Elizabeth Building. That same year, the Administration Building was renamed the Press Building when it became the media headquarters during the annual fair. In 1992, CNE staff returned to the grand building, which continued to be called the Press Building. In 2022, the “PRESS” sign was removed to uncover the “ADMINISTRATION” nameplate

CNE Press Building in 1937 & Sept 3, 2022

1972/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Bond St and Shuter St in the Garden District of Toronto. The six-storey Shuter Wing of St Michael’s Hospital was built over 100 years ago. Since the building was no longer cost-effective to renovate, the decision was made to demolish the structure and create a new building to house the ambulatory area of St Michael’s emergency department

1972/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Bond St and Shuter St in the Garden District of Toronto. The six-storey Shuter Wing of St Michael’s Hospital was built over 100 years ago. Since the building was no longer cost-effective to renovate, the decision was made to demolish the structure and create a new building to house the ambulatory area of St Michael’s emergency department

Bond St and Shuter St in 1972 & 2023

1972/2023 – Looking southeast towards the corner of Front St E and Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

1972/2023 – Looking southeast towards the corner of Front St E and Jarvis St in the St Lawrence neighbourhood of Toronto

Front St E and Jarvis St in 1972 & 2023

1972/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Wellington St W and Simcoe St, in downtown Toronto

1972/2023 – Looking southwest towards the corner of Wellington St W and Simcoe St, in downtown Toronto

Wellington St W and Simcoe St in 1972 & 2023

2023/1952 – Looking southwest towards the Imperial Theatre, today’s Ed Mirvish Theatre, at 244 Victoria St in the Garden District of Toronto. Built in 1919/20, the theatre was originally known as Pantages and was part of the Pantages chain that operated more than 120 theatres throughout North America. It later became known as the Imperial and then, in the early 1970s, the Imperial Six when the 3,500+ seat theatre was converted into one of the world’s first multiplexes. By 1989, the theatre was rebuilt for live productions, renamed the Pantages, and the Phantom of the Opera started a ten-year run. In more recent years, it was known as Canon Theatre and, since 2011, the Ed Mirvish Theatre

2023/1952 – Looking southwest towards the Imperial Theatre, today’s Ed Mirvish Theatre, at 244 Victoria St in the Garden District of Toronto. Built in 1919/20, the theatre was originally known as Pantages and was part of the Pantages chain that operated more than 120 theatres throughout North America. It later became known as the Imperial and then, in the early 1970s, the Imperial Six when the 3,500+ seat theatre was converted into one of the world’s first multiplexes. By 1989, the theatre was rebuilt for live productions, renamed the Pantages, and the Phantom of the Opera started a ten-year run. In more recent years, it was known as Canon Theatre and, since 2011, the Ed Mirvish Theatre

Imperial Six Theatre in 1952 & 2023

1949/2022- Looking south on St George St from just north of Bloor St W in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice in the 2022 photo the Bata Shoe Museum on the right and the CN Tower in the distance

1949/2022- Looking south on St George St from just north of Bloor St W in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. Notice in the 2022 photo the Bata Shoe Museum on the right and the CN Tower in the distance

St George St and Bloor St W in 1949 & 2022

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