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
Category: historic Toronto
Toronto’s architectural gems—Church of the Holy Trinity beside Eaton Centre
The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Trinity Square in downtown Toronto, is located on the west side of the busy Eaton Centre. However,
Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Dundas streets
The old bank building on the northwest corner of Yonge and Dundas Street is situated in one of the most lively and vibrant intersections in
Backpackers’ Hotel amid chaos at King and Spadina
The historic Backpackers’ Hotel has been surrounded by construction chaos during the replacement of the streetcar tracks during the summer of 2013. The construction has
The Princes’ Gates at the eastern end of the CNE grounds are truly one of the most attractive and impressive architectural gems of the city.
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Toronto Silver Plate Company on King St. West
In this photo, the factory and offices of the Toronto Silver Plate Company at 570 King Street West are hidden behind fencing. Thankfully, it has
Toronto’s Zanzibar Tavern on Yonge Street
The Zanzibar Tavern with its flashing neon signs is a famous and infamous part of the downtown scene that enhances the eye-appeal of the
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Heintzman Building on Yonge Street
The Heintzman Building at 195 Yonge Street is located next to the Elgin/Winter Garden Theatre, but unless a person gazes skyward, the impressive building
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Ryrie Building at Yonge and Shuter Streets
The Ryrie Building at 229 Yonge Street, on the northeast corner of Shuter and Yonge, is an impressive structure built in the second decade of
Toronto’s architectural gems—1870s houses on Peter Street
This charming pair of houses at 122 and 124 Peter Street are located on the west side of the street, a short distance south of