The Colony Theatre at 1801 Eglinton Avenue West, at Vaughan Road in 1948. The sign on the building in the background for “Orange Crush” may
Category: Toronto history
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
Toronto’s architectural gems—24 Mercer Street – Historic Toronto
Mercer Street is one block south of King Street West, between John and Peter Streets. This short street was once a pleasant residential avenue,
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Heintzman Building on Yonge Street – Historic Toronto
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—241 Yonge St.—south of Dundas – Historic Toronto
The small building at 241 Yonge, on the east side of the street, between Dundas and Shuter Streets, is sandwiched between other structures on