Looking southwest towards Union Station on Front St W from just east of Bay St in downtown Toronto.
Notice the building with the tower in the distance of the archive photo. It was the city’s previous Union Station, which operated from 1873 until the present-day station opened in 1927.
The current photo captures some of the most iconic landmarks of the city. On the left, you can see a portion of the Dominion Public Building, which is a magnificent example of Beaux-Arts architecture. In the centre, there is Union Station, which is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the country. And in the background, you can spot the CN Tower, which is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable landmarks in Canada.
Then and Now
SOURCE
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
