Historic photos from around Toronto

There are a number of great web sites that provide historic photos from around Toronto. As I was collecting them for an interactive historic map of the city I realized that it was also interesting to find photos that were taken around the current time of the year. How much snow was there at the end of March in 1916, for example?

And so this page was born. It will always show a collection of photos from around Toronto over the last few weeks.

You can also see all the historic photos for a given neighbourhood. A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

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The next update will be available tomorrow, including St. Lawrence Market 111 years ago ( in 1913 ).

March 19 images permanent link to this day
1914 Historic photo from Thursday, March 19, 1914 - Opening of High Park gates - Canadas governor general, the Duke of Connaught in High ParkOpening of High Park gates - Canadas governor general, the Duke of Connaught
(Categorized under: Howard Memorial Gates )
110 years ago - Thursday, March 19, 1914 - High Park at 198 Parkside Drive
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Thursday, March 19, 1914 - Duke of Connaught opens High Park gates in High ParkDuke of Connaught opens High Park gates
(Categorized under: Howard Memorial Gates )
110 years ago - Thursday, March 19, 1914 - High Park at 198 Parkside Drive
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
March 17 images permanent link to this day
1928 Historic photo from Saturday, March 17, 1928 - Carls-Rite hotel (on left) and westbound traffic on Front St, from west side of Simcoe St, at 5:30 p.m., showing line up of cars and vehicles, almost back to York St in DowntownCarls-Rite hotel (on left) and westbound traffic on Front St, from west side of Simcoe St, at 5:30 p.m., showing line up of cars and vehicles, almost back to York St
(Categorized under: Hotels )
96 years ago - Saturday, March 17, 1928 - Downtown at 160 Front Street West
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -7.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1931 Historic photo from Tuesday, March 17, 1931 - Allenby Public School - looking across Castlefield Ave to new south wing in AllenbyAllenby Public School - looking across Castlefield Ave to new south wing
93 years ago - Tuesday, March 17, 1931 - Allenby at 391 St Clements Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1986 Historic photo from Monday, March 17, 1986 - Parliament Theatre with sign removed at 309 Parliament St - Originally The Bluebell then The Gay in Regent ParkParliament Theatre with sign removed at 309 Parliament St - Originally The Bluebell then The Gay
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
38 years ago - Monday, March 17, 1986 - Regent Park at 309 Parliament Street
Max temp: 5.9°C - Min temp: -0.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
March 16 images permanent link to this day
1914 Historic photo from Monday, March 16, 1914 - Plan of Russel Hill Road - proposed improvements south of Lonsdale Road in Forest HillPlan of Russel Hill Road - proposed improvements south of Lonsdale Road
110 years ago - Monday, March 16, 1914 - Forest Hill
Max temp: 12.8°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 16, 1921 - Path and flowers in an Allen Gardens greenhouse in Garden DistrictPath and flowers in an Allen Gardens greenhouse
103 years ago - Wednesday, March 16, 1921 - Garden District
Max temp: 8.3°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 16, 1927 - Heydon House Hotel, northwest corner of Old Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue in The JunctionHeydon House Hotel, northwest corner of Old Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue
(Categorized under: Heydon House hotel )
97 years ago - Wednesday, March 16, 1927 - The Junction
Max temp: 13.3°C - Min temp: -0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Avonmore Hotel fire damage - Gerrard and Jarvis streets - A&P and Nicholls Drug Stores on main floor in Garden DistrictAvonmore Hotel fire damage - Gerrard and Jarvis streets - A&P and Nicholls Drug Stores on main floor
(Categorized under: Hotels )
84 years ago - Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Garden District
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Avonmore Hotel fire - side entrance, separate for men and ladies in Garden DistrictAvonmore Hotel fire - side entrance, separate for men and ladies
(Categorized under: Hotels )
84 years ago - Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Garden District
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1948 Historic photo from Tuesday, March 16, 1948 - Flood scene, Brampton main street 1948 - water almost to the top of car doors in BramptonFlood scene, Brampton main street 1948 - water almost to the top of car doors
76 years ago - Tuesday, March 16, 1948 - Brampton
Max temp: 13.3°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1975 Historic photo from Sunday, March 16, 1975 - Hollywood Theatre - north and south - original details hidden in Deer ParkHollywood Theatre - north and south - original details hidden
(Categorized under: Midtown theatres )
49 years ago - Sunday, March 16, 1975 - Deer Park at 1519 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
March 15 images permanent link to this day
1922 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 15, 1922 - Waverley Park ad - 3122 Yonge Street north of  Lawrence Avenue - lots for sale in Bedford ParkWaverley Park ad - 3122 Yonge Street north of Lawrence Avenue - lots for sale
102 years ago - Wednesday, March 15, 1922 - Bedford Park at 3122 Yonge Street w. side north of Wanless Ave.
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 15, 1922 - Looking to Yonge street from the Ellis Property in Bedford Park in Bedford ParkLooking to Yonge street from the Ellis Property in Bedford Park
102 years ago - Wednesday, March 15, 1922 - Bedford Park
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from Saturday, March 15, 1930 - Colonel William George Barker funeral, two biplanes flying over mausoleum and crowd of 2,000 honour guard soldiers in Mount Pleasant CemeteryColonel William George Barker funeral, two biplanes flying over mausoleum and crowd of 2,000 honour guard soldiers
94 years ago - Saturday, March 15, 1930 - Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 375 Mount Pleasant Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from Saturday, March 15, 1930 - Colonel Barker funeral - pallbearers carrying casket of most decorated war hero in the history of Canada, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations in Mount Pleasant CemeteryColonel Barker funeral - pallbearers carrying casket of most decorated war hero in the history of Canada, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth of Nations
94 years ago - Saturday, March 15, 1930 - Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 375 Mount Pleasant Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
March 14 images permanent link to this day
1921 Historic photo from Monday, March 14, 1921 - Regent on Adelaide - The Best First Regent playbill in DowntownRegent on Adelaide - The Best First Regent playbill
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
103 years ago - Monday, March 14, 1921 - Downtown
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
March 13 images permanent link to this day
1931 Historic photo from Friday, March 13, 1931 - 121-123 Wellington Street West - University Avenue Extension in Downtown121-123 Wellington Street West - University Avenue Extension
93 years ago - Friday, March 13, 1931 - Downtown at 121 Wellington Street West
Max temp: 1.7°C - Min temp: -2.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
March 12 images permanent link to this day
1900 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1900 - Queen Street bridge, looking north-west - steel warren truss bridge before current bridge in Riverside-South RiverdaleQueen Street bridge, looking north-west - steel warren truss bridge before current bridge
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Queen Don bridge )
124 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1900 - Riverside-South Riverdale at 621 Queen Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1900 - Queen Street bridge, looking west - Don Station on the left in Riverside-South RiverdaleQueen Street bridge, looking west - Don Station on the left
(Categorized under: Queen Don bridge )
124 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1900 - Riverside-South Riverdale at 621 Bloor Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1923 - Culvert at the northwest corner Hillsdale and Yonge in Chaplin EstatesCulvert at the northwest corner Hillsdale and Yonge
101 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1923 - Chaplin Estates at 2113 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Hillsdale Avenue West
Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: -0.6°C - 2.0cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1923 - Car over culvert on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue in Chaplin EstatesCar over culvert on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue
101 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1923 - Chaplin Estates at 2113 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Hillsdale Avenue West
Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: -0.6°C - 2.0cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1951 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1951 - Gladstone Hotel with ornate carving - Gladstone Avenue looking north from south side Queen in Beaconsfield VillageGladstone Hotel with ornate carving - Gladstone Avenue looking north from south side Queen
(Categorized under: Hotels )
73 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1951 - Beaconsfield Village at 1240 Queen Street West
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1951 Historic photo from Monday, March 12, 1951 - Gladstone Avenue looking north from opposite 22 in Beaconsfield VillageGladstone Avenue looking north from opposite 22
73 years ago - Monday, March 12, 1951 - Beaconsfield Village
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)