Until a few years ago, the delightful facade of this small shop at 320 Queen Street West had survived from the latter days of
Category: Toronto
This photo of the CIBC on the northwest corner of Simcoe and Queen Street West was taken on August 23, 1931. On the west side
Toronto’s architectural gems—cenotaph at Old City Hall – Historic Toronto
The cenotaph at the Old City Hall is not usually considered an architectural gem as it is a monument. However, it should be consider
Toronto’s architectural gems—the old Cayuga – Historic Toronto
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
I recently examined a newsletter issued by the office of MP Olivia Chow. In it were photos illustrating how other cities have tackled the problem
The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (Cineplex) in 2012 The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto was originally named the Paramount Theatre. Its name was changed to the Scotiabank
Metropolitan United Church at 56 Queen Street east, between Bond and Church Streets, each year attracts thousands of visitors during the “Doors Open” weekend in
The Union Building at 212 King Street West is one of the true architectural treasures of the city. Situated on the northwest corner of Simcoe
I recently placed a post on this blog about the “Nicolas Hoare Book Store” at 45 Front Street, because this Toronto gem will disappear from
In August of 2012, I placed a post on this blog about St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, located at Bathurst and Adelaide Streets. At the