Looking northwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Bloor St W, in the Yorkville neighbourhood of Toronto.
The archive photo is a glimpse into the past, showing two Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) branches on either side of The Pilot Tavern. This historic tavern, which has been around for 80 years, was named in honour of the heroic efforts of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flyers during World War II. The Pilot Tavern used to be situated at 800 Yonge St, a little north of Bloor St W. It operated at this location from 1944 until 1972, when it had to be relocated to accommodate Two Bloor West tower.
Nowadays, CIBC is still a tenant in the 34-storey office tower, while The Pilot moved to 22 Cumberland St, just around the corner, where it continues to operate to this day.
Then and Now
SOURCE
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
