The Paramount Theatre was on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between Lauder and Glenholme avenues. (Photo City of Toronto Archives, Series 488,
Category: toronto’s heritage buildings
Toronto’s hip Queen St. West—naughty and nice—Part One – Historic Toronto
The quote below was written by Christopher Hutsul in the Toronto Star on August 29, 2004. Queen St., in effect is becoming one vast accidental
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
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—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
Toronto’s architectural gems—the Ryrie Building at Yonge and Shuter Streets – Historic Toronto
The Ryrie Building at 229 Yonge Street, on the northeast corner of Shuter and Yonge, is an impressive structure built in the second decade of