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
Author: admin
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
Toronto’s old movie houses—the St. Clair Theatre (near Dufferin St.) – Historic Toronto
The above photo was taken in March of 1921, gazing east along St. Clair Avenue, from a short distance to the west of Dufferin Street.
Toronto’s old Odeon Humber Theatre
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
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