Historic photos from around Alexandra Park, Toronto

There are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the Alexandra Park area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

List of all areas in Toronto or take a look at the historic photos by date. A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

 
 

1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Public lavatory under the corner of Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue in Alexandra ParkPublic lavatory under the corner of Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue
133 years ago - 1890 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Interior view of lavatory at the corner of Queen and Spadina in Alexandra ParkInterior view of lavatory at the corner of Queen and Spadina
133 years ago - 1890 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1895 Historic photo from 1895 - The Priory - William Armstrong house - Augusta Ave., e. side, s. of opp. Wolseley St. in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - William Armstrong house - Augusta Ave., e. side, s. of opp. Wolseley St.
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
128 years ago - 1895 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1896 Historic photo from Monday, June 15, 1896 - The Priory - Lucy & Dorothy Ruttan (Armstrong's grandchildren) & dog Bully under the vines in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - Lucy & Dorothy Ruttan (Armstrong's grandchildren) & dog Bully under the vines
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
127 years ago - Monday, June 15, 1896 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1902 Historic photo from 1902 - The Priory - built early 1870s, demolished in 1920 in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - built early 1870s, demolished in 1920
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
121 years ago - 1902 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Flooding in Alexandra Park, Bathurst and Dundas streets in Alexandra ParkFlooding in Alexandra Park, Bathurst and Dundas streets
116 years ago - 1907 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Lawn bowlers in Alexandra Park in Alexandra ParkLawn bowlers in Alexandra Park
114 years ago - 1909 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Standard Theatre, 482 Queen Street West in Alexandra ParkStandard Theatre, 482 Queen Street West
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
113 years ago - 1910 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from Thursday, September 29, 1910 - Mary Pickford Theatre on the left - originally The Auditorium Theatre - opened 1906 in Alexandra ParkMary Pickford Theatre on the left - originally The Auditorium Theatre - opened 1906
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
113 years ago - Thursday, September 29, 1910 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from Thursday, September 29, 1910 - Mary Pickford theatre - looking east on Queen Street (Originally the Auditorium Theatre) in Alexandra ParkMary Pickford theatre - looking east on Queen Street (Originally the Auditorium Theatre)
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
113 years ago - Thursday, September 29, 1910 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Playing basketball at St. Andrews playground with the market building behind in Alexandra ParkPlaying basketball at St. Andrews playground with the market building behind
109 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Girls team at St. Andrews playing field in Alexandra ParkGirls team at St. Andrews playing field
109 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Excercises at St. Andrews playground in Alexandra ParkExcercises at St. Andrews playground
109 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from 1921 - St. Andrews Market, Richmond Street West in Alexandra ParkSt. Andrews Market, Richmond Street West
102 years ago - 1921 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from 1924 - Mary Pickford theatre on left - Spadina Avenue at Queen Street West, looking north in Alexandra ParkMary Pickford theatre on left - Spadina Avenue at Queen Street West, looking north
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
99 years ago - 1924 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Brant Street Public School on the northwest corner of Brant St. and King St. W in Alexandra ParkBrant Street Public School on the northwest corner of Brant St. and King St. W
96 years ago - 1927 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - St. Andrew's Market on Augusta Ave and Richmond St in Alexandra ParkSt. Andrew's Market on Augusta Ave and Richmond St
91 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Demolition of St. Andrews Market in Alexandra ParkDemolition of St. Andrews Market
91 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Demolition of St. Andrews Market with city in background in Alexandra ParkDemolition of St. Andrews Market with city in background
91 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933 Historic photo from Thursday, October 12, 1933 - Mary Pickford theatre on right - looking west on Queen St. at Spadina in Alexandra ParkMary Pickford theatre on right - looking west on Queen St. at Spadina
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
90 years ago - Thursday, October 12, 1933 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 4, 1939 - 16 Brant Street - before improvement in Alexandra Park16 Brant Street - before improvement
84 years ago - Tuesday, April 4, 1939 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Thursday, September 28, 1939 - 16 Brant Street - vastly improved from April 4th photo in Alexandra Park16 Brant Street - vastly improved from April 4th photo
84 years ago - Thursday, September 28, 1939 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from 1940 - Cameron House Hotel on Queen Street West - parade going by in Alexandra ParkCameron House Hotel on Queen Street West - parade going by
(Categorized under: Hotels )
83 years ago - 1940 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1958 Historic photo from 1958 - Adelaide Street looking west from Brant Street - park veranda still standing in Alexandra ParkAdelaide Street looking west from Brant Street - park veranda still standing
65 years ago - 1958 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)