Photo from the City of Toronto Archives (Series 1278, File 83). The above picture was likely taken around 1945, as the film on
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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 movie houses—the Coronet (Savoy) on Yonge at Gerrard – Historic Toronto
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
Toronto’s architectural gems—1860s houses on Elm Street—Barbarian’s Steak house – Historic Toronto
Barbarian Steak House is located at 7-9 Elm Street, a short east-west street that is two blocks north of Dundas Street West. Barbarian’s between Yonge
Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Dundas streets – Historic Toronto
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
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Toronto Island lighthouse – Historic Toronto
The stone lighthouse on Gibraltar Point, on the Toronto Islands, is one of the city’s best preserved historical architectural structures. Gibraltar Point received its
Backpackers’ Hotel amid chaos at King and Spadina – Historic Toronto
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
Toronto’s Zanzibar Tavern on Yonge Street – Historic Toronto
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—131 John Street which houses the Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill – Historic Toronto
One a hot summer nights, crowds flock to the Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill at 131 John Street, on the northeast corner of John and