The former Bank of Hamilton on the northeast coroner of Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West. This is the second post providing a snapshot view
Year: 2013
Toronto’s hip Queen St. West—naughty and nice—Part One – Historic Toronto
The quote below was written by Christopher Hutsul in the Toronto Star on August 29, 2004. Queen St., in effect is becoming one vast accidental
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Brooke Building at Jarvis and Front – Historic Toronto
When I first began researching Toronto’s 19th-century buildings, I began in the old town of York. Very few of the structures from this period of
Toronto’s architectural gems—the old Workhouse at 87 Elm Street
On the southwest corner of Elm and Elizabeth streets is an old yellow-brick building surrounded by modern structures of glass and steel. This historic structure
Toronto’s old Hollywood Theatre – Historic Toronto
Photo from the City of Toronto Archives (Series 1278, File 83). The above picture was likely taken around 1945, as the film on
Links to Toronto’s Old Movie Theatres—tayloronhistory.com
/ The wonderful old movie theatres of my youth have mostly been demolished. However, a few have been recycled for other purposes. For example, the
For several years I have been posting information on a blog about the history of Toronto and its heritage architecture. Recently I have expanded the
This year at Nuit Blanche, many of the visual art installations were on University Avenue, which was closed to vehicle traffic from Queen West to
Nuit Blanche—a festive of visual and interactive art that rivaled the colour and animation of a Santa Claus or Grey Cup Parade. To facilitate the
Toronto’s architectural gems—the old YWCA at 18 Elm St. – Historic Toronto
The YWCA (foreground) of 1890, on Elm Street, which now houses the Elmwood Club. This magnificent 19th-century building is at 18 Elm Street, a