The Odeon Humber in 1949, located at 2442 Bloor Street West, slightly west of Jane Street. (photo Ontario Archives AO 2154) In the years following
Month: September 2013
The Oakwood Theatre c. 1940. Photo from City of Toronto Archives, Mandel Sprachman Collection. The film “Dark Victory” starring Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart was
The Arts and Letters Club at 14 Elm Street. (Elm St. is a small avenue between Yonge and Bay streets, two blocks north of Dundas.)
When the Mount Dennis Theatre opened its doors in 1927, it was located at 1006 Weston Road, on the west side of the street, north
The impressive building at 107 Wellington Street, on the southeast corner of York and Wellington streets, remains a mystery to me. Other than the information
This photo of the Royal George is from the City of Toronto Archives. When it was taken, there was a billiard parlour on the third
The “Silver Snail” comic shop at 367 Queen Street West has departed the scene. Those who remember it might recall its colourful facade, interesting
For over a year now I have been placing posts on this blog to stimulate interest in the history of Toronto and its architectural heritage.
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Toronto’s old movie houses—the Coronet (Savoy) on Yonge at Gerrard
The Coronet Theatre on the northeast corner of Gerrard and Yonge Streets in 1979. Double bill included—“Oh God” with George Burns, John Denver and Donald
It has been many years since I have been to the St. Lawrence Market on a Saturday morning. I usually prefer to visit it during