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
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Toronto’s architectural gems—the northwest corner of Yonge and Queen St. West
The northwest corner of Yonge and Queen Street West, looking west from Queen Street East. Photo taken in July 2013. The northwest corner of
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
Toronto’s old movie theatres—the St. Clair Major
The St. Clair Major was located at 1780 St. Clair Avenue West, which at the time was mainly a working-class district, remote from the downtown.
Toronto’s old movie houses—the Coronet (Savoy) on Yonge at Gerrard
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—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—1860s houses on Elm Street—Barbarian’s Steak house
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
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