The cenotaph at the Old City Hall is not usually considered an architectural gem as it is a monument. However, it should be consider
Category: Toronto history
It is rare that a ship is ever referred to as an architectural treasure, but I believe that the old Cayuga, which sailed from Toronto
Toronto’s amazing intersection at Yonge and Front Streets
Standing at the intersection of Yonge and Front Streets today, it is difficult to imagine that at one time it was beside the shoreline of
Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Front Streets
The former Bank of Montreal building at Yonge and Front Streets is one of the most impressive bank structures ever constructed in Toronto. Built between
Toronto’s architectural gems— Brookfield Place
Between 25 February and 15 March 2013, in Brookfield Place, formerly known as BCE Place, there was a modern sculpture floating high among the arches
Toronto’s architectural gems—Masonic Temple up for sale
Today’s Toronto Star (March 15, 2013) has a report by Alyshah Hasham that the historic Masonic Temple on the northwest corner of Yonge and Davenport
Toronto’s first movie screening and first movie theatre
Today, Toronto is known as one of the great film centres of the world. The Toronto International Film Festival clearly demonstrates the city’s love affair
Remembering the Imperial Theatre ( Pantages, Canon, Ed Mirvish)
The Imperial Theatre on Yonge Street in 1972. Photo, City of Toronto Archives During the 1950s, I worked as a “parcelling-boy” at the Dominion
The Masonic Temple, at 888 Yonge Street, was constructed in 1917, during the chaotic days of the First World War. Today, the building is appreciated
Toronto’s architectural gems—Queen’s Quay Terminal
When the Queen’s Quay Terminal at Toronto’s Harbourfront was constructed in 1927, it was the only large building on the western shoreline of the harbour.