Historic photos from around East York, Toronto

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

List of all areas in Toronto or take a look at the historic photos by date. New! You can now access the photos by street address A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

 
 

1895 Historic photo from 1895 - Todmorden Hotel with double level porch (built ca 1892), Broadview Ave., s.e. corner Westwood Ave. in East YorkTodmorden Hotel with double level porch (built ca 1892), Broadview Ave., s.e. corner Westwood Ave.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
129 years ago - 1895 - East York
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1905 Historic photo from 1905 - Chester Public School, Broadview Ave., w. side, between Chester Hill Rd. & Helliwell St. in East YorkChester Public School, Broadview Ave., w. side, between Chester Hill Rd. & Helliwell St.
(Categorized under: Schools )
119 years ago - 1905 - East York
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1929 Historic photo from Monday, January 14, 1929 - East Toronto General Hospital - interior - Pumps, Tanks, Water Softener, etc in East YorkEast Toronto General Hospital - interior - Pumps, Tanks, Water Softener, etc
95 years ago - Monday, January 14, 1929 - East York at 825 Coxwell Ave at Mortimer Ave.
Max temp: -11.1°C - Min temp: -18.3°C - 12.7cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Thursday, January 17, 1929 - Toronto East General Hospital - Major Operating Room in East YorkToronto East General Hospital - Major Operating Room
95 years ago - Thursday, January 17, 1929 - East York
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: -7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1952 Historic photo from 1952 - William T.Taylor house, Broadview Ave., w. side, opposite Westwood Ave. (of Brickworks fame) in East YorkWilliam T.Taylor house, Broadview Ave., w. side, opposite Westwood Ave. (of Brickworks fame)
72 years ago - 1952 - East York
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1953 Historic photo from 1953 - Todmorden Hotel (built ca 1892), Broadview Ave., s.e. corner Westwood Ave. in East YorkTodmorden Hotel (built ca 1892), Broadview Ave., s.e. corner Westwood Ave.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
71 years ago - 1953 - East York
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1954 Historic photo from 1954 - Fernwood or Taylor House - Sisters of St. Joseph - Connor Drive, at head of Broadview Ave. in East YorkFernwood or Taylor House - Sisters of St. Joseph - Connor Drive, at head of Broadview Ave.
70 years ago - 1954 - East York
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)