Historic photos from around Fort York, Toronto

Just west of Bathurst Street, the current 'Old Fort' was built by the British Army and Canadian militia troops just after the War of 1812. When it was built it guarded the only entrance to Toronto Harbour from attack by American forces, on the west bank of Garrison Creek. It was in use until 1880, then used again for military purposes in World War I and World War II. It is now a museum.

For up to date information on what's going on at Fort York, check out the @FYFoundation Twitter feed and the City of Toronto Arts & Culture Services Twitter feed @FortYork.

The fort is along (and under) the Gardiner Expressway, formerly 100 Garrison Road. To the west of Fort York is the CNE and Ontario Place, with Wellington Place to the east.

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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1885		Western gate of Fort York 138 years ago - 1885 - Fort York Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1885		Two storey building at Fort York 138 years ago - 1885 - Fort York Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1885		Burdock Arch looking west to Fort York and Crystal Palace Oct. 1885 (Categorized under: Ornamental gate ) 138 years ago - Saturday, October 10, 1885 - Fort York Max temp: 16.7°C - Min temp: 2.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890		Fort York buildings in the 1890s 133 years ago - 1890 - Fort York Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908		Fort York with a smokestack in the background 115 years ago - Friday, November 20, 1908 - Fort York Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1910		Garden Party with tents and banners at Fort York 113 years ago - 1910 - Fort York Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916		Old Fort Road wooden bridge site 107 years ago - Monday, June 5, 1916 - Fort York Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925		Old Fort building 98 years ago - Wednesday, May 27, 1925 - Fort York Max temp: 18.9°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1931		Cannons in the mist at Old Fort York 92 years ago - Thursday, May 21, 1931 - Fort York Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Interior of east blockhouse, Old Fort York 90 years ago - Wednesday, October 25, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Fort York, Centre Block House 90 years ago - Saturday, November 4, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Fort York, interior of Powder Magazine 90 years ago - Saturday, November 4, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Fort York, North Barracks 90 years ago - Saturday, November 4, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Northwest Barracks, old Fort York 90 years ago - Friday, December 1, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: -1.7°C - Min temp: -6.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933		Fort York, interior of officers quarters during restoration 90 years ago - Friday, December 22, 1933 - Fort York Max temp: 1.7°C - Min temp: -3.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		Fort York, looking south east past Tip Top Tailors and the Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium 89 years ago - 1934 - Fort York Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1934		Fort York Restoration, Block House No. 2 89 years ago - Tuesday, January 16, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -6.7°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		Fort York Restoration of Officers quarters 89 years ago - Tuesday, January 16, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -6.7°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		Old Fort York, restored 89 years ago - Tuesday, May 22, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		Maple Leaf Baseball Stadium and Loblaws Groceteria Building beyond Old fort restoration 89 years ago - Friday, June 8, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934		Mace Ceremony, Fort York, with Tip Top building in distance 89 years ago - Wednesday, July 4, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 14.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1934		New Armouries on Fleet Street 89 years ago - Thursday, November 22, 1934 - Fort York Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1953		Stone entrance to Old Fort York 70 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1953 - Fort York Max temp: 32.8°C - Min temp: 18.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)