Historic photos from around Dufferin Grove, Toronto

West of the main city core, Dufferin Grove is a working class neighbourhood with a range of cultures. It runs south of Bloor between Dufferin and Ossington, through College Street, down to Dundas. A strong community has centered itself around the Dufferin Grove park - see their Friends of Dufferin Grove Park website for more details.

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1875		Wesley Methodist (United) Church, Dundas St. W., n.w. corner Ossington Ave. 149 years ago - 1875 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890		Havelock Street looking south to College Street 134 years ago - 1890 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890		Havelock Street looking north to Dewson Street 134 years ago - 1890 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900		Aftermath of fire in dispensing chemist and Bobs Shaving Parlor - Bloor St. W., n.e. cor. Dovercourt Rd., 124 years ago - 1900 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1900		Dewson Street School - ceiling in classroom - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue (Categorized under: Schools ) 124 years ago - 1900 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location
1900		Dewson Street School - Stairwell - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue (Categorized under: Schools ) 124 years ago - 1900 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location
1909		Rusholme Road, near Dundas (Categorized under: Estates and Houses ) 115 years ago - 1909 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Coolmine Road - sidewalk crossing on east side opposite north gate of Protestant Orphans house 111 years ago - Tuesday, January 28, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: -1.7°C - Min temp: -10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Coolmine Road - sidewalk crossing on east side opposite north gate of Protestant Orphans Home 111 years ago - Tuesday, January 28, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: -1.7°C - Min temp: -10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Before stone gates at Dufferin Grove South from Gladstone Avenue 111 years ago - Friday, February 14, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 2.8°C - Min temp: -7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Kids playing in Dufferin Grove park - north from Gladstone Avenue 111 years ago - Friday, February 14, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 2.8°C - Min temp: -7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Plan of Dufferin Grove Park 111 years ago - Saturday, April 12, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 10.6°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Before two trees were removed Dufferin Grove 111 years ago - Monday, April 28, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Dufferin Grove park building 111 years ago - Tuesday, April 29, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 15.0°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Dufferin Grove park and houses over the fence 111 years ago - Tuesday, September 9, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Backyard of houses around Dufferin Grove park 111 years ago - Tuesday, September 9, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Fence and houses around Dufferin Grove park 111 years ago - Tuesday, September 9, 1913 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		Sketch of proposed stone gates at Dufferin Grove South from Gladstone Avenue (Feb 14, 1913 is original photo) (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Ornamental gate ) 110 years ago - Saturday, February 7, 1914 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 2.8°C - Min temp: -7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915		West side of Havelock Street 109 years ago - Wednesday, August 11, 1915 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 15.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917		Garden and coverd children's sand pit - Dufferin Grove Park 107 years ago - Saturday, September 1, 1917 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 27.2°C - Min temp: 15.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917		Path and trees in Dufferin Grove Park 107 years ago - Saturday, September 1, 1917 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 27.2°C - Min temp: 15.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920		Rusholme estate entrance - home of Colonel George Taylor Dennison - demolished 1953 (Categorized under: Estates and Houses ) 104 years ago - 1920 - Dufferin Grove Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920		Ossington Ave. at Harrison St 104 years ago - Tuesday, June 8, 1920 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920		Ossington Ave. at Shannon St looking south 104 years ago - Tuesday, June 8, 1920 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		Lawn tennis at Dufferin Grove Park 103 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1921 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 18.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923		St. Annes Anglican Church, Gladstone Ave. 101 years ago - Friday, December 14, 1923 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925		Edith L. Groves Public School -344 Dovercourt, near St. Anns Road 99 years ago - 1925 - Dufferin Grove at 344 Dovercourt Road Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925		West End Y.M.C.A. illuminated street sign 99 years ago - 1925 - Dufferin Grove at 931 College Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927		Track construction on College St, west of Havelock 97 years ago - Tuesday, August 9, 1927 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 12.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Flower beds on west side of Havelock Street 94 years ago - Tuesday, August 26, 1930 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 27.2°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932		Proposed lane rear of St. Anne 92 years ago - Thursday, April 21, 1932 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		State of the trees in Dufferin Grove - April 90 years ago - Thursday, April 26, 1934 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 14.4°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		State of the trees in Dufferin Grove - May 90 years ago - Monday, May 21, 1934 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		State of the trees in Dufferin Grove - May 90 years ago - Monday, May 21, 1934 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		State of the row of trees in Dufferin Grove - July 90 years ago - Tuesday, July 31, 1934 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		State of the trees in Dufferin Grove - July 31st 90 years ago - Tuesday, July 31, 1934 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1938		Drink More Tea for Vitality! billboard on south side of College Street, looking south-east towards the West End YMCA at Dovercourt 86 years ago - 1938 - Dufferin Grove at 931 College Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947		College Theatre - exterior and marquee at 960 College Street at Dovercourt (Categorized under: West end theatres ) 77 years ago - Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947		College Theatre auditorium - opened May 24, 1920 - closed 1967 (Categorized under: West end theatres ) 77 years ago - Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947		College Theatre concession stand (Categorized under: West end theatres ) 77 years ago - Tuesday, October 21, 1947 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1957		Aftermath of fire at the Wesley Methodist United Church - Dundas and Ossington 67 years ago - Saturday, November 23, 1957 - Dufferin Grove Max temp: 5.6°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)