The Graphic Arts Building is located at 73 Richmond Street, a short distance west of Yonge Street. Built in 1913, for over a century is
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Toronto’s architectural gems—the Victory Building at 80 Adelaide Street West – Historic Toronto
I often take daily walks in the downtown area, in search of buildings that might be worth researching. One morning, I had finished photographing the
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Fox Theatre on Queen East – Historic Toronto
Construction on the Fox Theatre at 2236 Queen Street East, a few doors east of Beech Avenue, commenced on 20 October 1913, and it opened
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
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Dineen Building on Yonge St. – Historic Toronto
The Dineen Building at 140 Yonge Street, on the northwest corner of Yonge and Temperance Street has recently been restored to its former glory. In
Toronto’s link to the sinking of the Empress of Ireland—1012 perished – Historic Toronto
The above photo was in the Globe and Mail on May 29th, 2013, on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the
Toronto’s architectural gems—the CPR Building at Yonge and King – Historic Toronto
The Canadian Pacific Building at 1 King Street East, on the southeast corner of Yonge and King Streets, also possesses the postal address of
Toronto’s Queen’s Wharf Lighthouse on Lakeshore Blvd. – Historic Toronto
A small lighthouse located at the foot of Bathurst Street, is in a small grassy park hemmed in by the busy lanes of traffic on
Toronto’s architectural gems—Traders Bank on Yonge St. – Historic Toronto
The impressive early 20th-century building at 61-67 Yonge Street is today somewhat hidden among the soaring skyscrapers of downtown Toronto. However, when it was
Toronto’s lost architectural gems—the old Union Station
The 1892 addition on Front Street, to Toronto’s early-day Union Station on The Esplanade. Toronto’s magnificent Union Station of today, on Front Street across