Looking northwest towards the corner of Yonge St and Walton St just south of Gerrard St W in the Downtown Yonge area of Toronto.
The archive photo shows that Colosseum Pizza Spaghetti House once occupied the corner at 372 Yonge St. In the 1960s, Club Bluenote was located above the restaurant. The after-hours rhythm and blues dance hall played a role in the Yonge Street music scene. It was a popular venue for international artists such as Jimmy Reed, Jackie Shane, Stevie Wonder, the Righteous Brothers, and the Supremes.
After performing at major venues in the city, they often played impromptu late-night sets at the club. Club Bluenote was in operation for about ten years and closed in 1969.
Then and Now
SOURCE
- Photo: Denise Marie for TorontoJourney416
- Vintage Photo: City of Toronto Archives
