Historic photos from around City Hall, Toronto

There are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the City Hall 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.

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1852		Osgoode Hall before the dome, between the west wing and library, was removed (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 171 years ago - 1852 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1856		Osgoode Hall : Queen Street West, north-side, before the central section was reconstructed by Cumberland and Storm (Categorized under: Oldest known Toronto photos --- Osgoode Hall ) 167 years ago - 1856 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1856		Osgoode Hall elevation by Hopkins, Lawford and Nelson, with dome (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 167 years ago - 1856 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1858		Sketch of Osgoode Hall library and dome; interior perspective (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Osgoode Hall ) 165 years ago - 1858 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1859		Main entrance of Osgoode Hall, Queen St. W. and University Ave. (Photo by Armstrong, Beere & Hime) (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 164 years ago - 1859 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1859		Osgoode Hall Library interior - stereo - Photographed by Armstrong, Beere & Rime, Toronto (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 164 years ago - 1859 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1867		Photo of College Gates by Octavius Thompson; plate 34 in his Toronto in the Camera (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 156 years ago - 1867 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1867		Osgoode Hall - by Octavius Thompson (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 156 years ago - 1867 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1870		Looking north past the gate keeps lodge and gates at University Ave., n. side of Queen St. W. (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 153 years ago - 1870 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1870		Osgoode Hall gates and pedestrians - half-tone photograph (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 153 years ago - Saturday, April 23, 1870 - City Hall Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location
1880		Gates on the north side of University Ave. at Queen St. West - looking north (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 143 years ago - 1880 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1884		Osgoode Hall Library with ornate ceiling and fireplace (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 139 years ago - 1884 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1885		Toll keepers lodge at University Ave., n. side, Queen St. W. (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 138 years ago - 1885 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1887		View of the Globe Foundry on Queen Street West, demolished in 1890 to make way for Toronto City Hall 136 years ago - 1887 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900		Old City Hall, clock not yet installed 123 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900		Ornate fence outside of Osgoode Hall - photo with watercolour added (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 123 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1901		Arch on Bay Street at Richmond Street for Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York 122 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1901		Close up of the IOF Arch - Duke of York at Toronto (Categorized under: IOF Arch (1901) ) 122 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1901		Night time view of the IOF Arch at Bay St. at Richmond St. W.; looking e George V visit to Toronto, 1901 (Categorized under: IOF Arch (1901) ) 122 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1908		Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Trinity Square during T. Eaton Co. warehouse being built 115 years ago - 1908 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910		Looking north over The Ward from Queen and Bay 113 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		City Hall clock tower 113 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		Carved Osgoode Hall Law School Library fireplace with clock (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 113 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		Looking down on the Osgoode Hall library from the second level (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 113 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911		Queen Street and Terauley Street (now Bay Street) 112 years ago - Thursday, November 16, 1911 - City Hall Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -6.1°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1918		Colonial Theatre and Bowles lunch on south east corner of Queen and Bay Streets (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 105 years ago - 1918 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		Crumbling Stonework with building - Old City Hall 102 years ago - Friday, January 21, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		Old City Hall roof - southwest corner of James Street, defective plate and rafters 102 years ago - Tuesday, March 1, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		Old City Hall roof rafters, Terauley Street 102 years ago - Tuesday, March 1, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922		Lest We Forget on Old City Hall behind Cenotaph 101 years ago - Monday, November 13, 1922 - City Hall Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: -4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923		Colonial Theatre on Queen Street - constructed from fragments of old Customs House - aka The Bay (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 100 years ago - Thursday, February 22, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -9.4°C - 0.3cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923		Queen and Bay, looking north-west 100 years ago - Saturday, April 7, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: 6.7°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923		Elevated view of Queen and Bay St, looking west, 5:15 p.m. 100 years ago - Friday, April 13, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: 3.9°C - Min temp: 0.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924		Flowers outside City Hall for Remembrance Day 99 years ago - Tuesday, November 11, 1924 - City Hall Max temp: 13.9°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925		Cenotaph, City Hall - decorated with wreaths, Remembrance Day, view from south 98 years ago - Wednesday, November 11, 1925 - City Hall Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928		T.T.C. armistice parade, at the cenotaph with Ritz Hotel, Lux and Neilson ads in background 95 years ago - Sunday, November 18, 1928 - City Hall Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Sketch of a Cow gate outside Osgoode Hall on Queen Street West at University Ave (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 93 years ago - 1930 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1936		Union of Commerce and Industry by Robert McCausland Limited - City Hall Memorial Window 87 years ago - 1936 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1936		Holy Trinity parsonage and the house of Henry Scadding Trinity Square , n. side, looking e. towards Yonge St 87 years ago - 1936 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1936		Old City Hall foyer - stained glass, pillars, and art 87 years ago - Friday, May 22, 1936 - City Hall Max temp: 18.9°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1937		Osgoode Hall before the addition of the east wing by Saunders & Ryrie (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 86 years ago - 1937 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1938		Osgoode Hall interior with Coat of Arms by Dyce C. Saunders, ca 1938 (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 85 years ago - 1938 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1939		Decorations for visit of King George VI on Old City Hall 84 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939		Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking south down Bay from Queen 84 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939		Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking east to T. Eatons Co. building 84 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945		Alexandra Hotel - torn down for Nathan Philips Square - 102-104 Queen St. West at Elizabeth Street (Categorized under: Hotels ) 78 years ago - 1945 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1948		People at an iron gate at Osgoode Hall (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 75 years ago - 1948 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1953		Sheas Hippodrome - built 1914, demolished in the 1950s (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 70 years ago - 1953 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1953		Sheas Hippodrome (the Hipp) one of the big four vaudeville theatres in North America (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 70 years ago - Friday, April 3, 1953 - City Hall Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1975		View of a snow-covered Eatons Centre construction site looking south 48 years ago - Thursday, February 6, 1975 - City Hall Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -4.4°C - 0.3cm of snowfall - 5.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1975		View of window and roof details on Osgoode Hall (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 48 years ago - Wednesday, April 30, 1975 - City Hall Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1984		View of Nathan Phillips Square ice rink covered in snow 39 years ago - Tuesday, February 28, 1984 - City Hall Max temp: -4.5°C - Min temp: -6.0°C - 24.4cm of snowfall - 12.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)