Historic photos from around Old Town, Toronto

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

 
 

1856 Historic photo from 1856 - Second United Presbyterian Church under construction at Queen St and Mutual in Old TownSecond United Presbyterian Church under construction at Queen St and Mutual
(Categorized under: Oldest known Toronto photos )
167 years ago - 1856 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1870 Historic photo from 1870 - Black Horse Hotel at Front and George streets, Toronto in Old TownBlack Horse Hotel at Front and George streets, Toronto
(Categorized under: Hotels )
153 years ago - 1870 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1885 Historic photo from 1885 - Kingston House hotel (formerly James Hunter house) Church St., n.w. corner Lombard St. in Old TownKingston House hotel (formerly James Hunter house) Church St., n.w. corner Lombard St.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
138 years ago - 1885 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Church and Adelaide streets : southwest corner in Old TownChurch and Adelaide streets : southwest corner
133 years ago - 1890 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Londonderry Inn with horse drawn carriages out front - Victoria St., n.e. corner at Lombard St. in Old TownLondonderry Inn with horse drawn carriages out front - Victoria St., n.e. corner at Lombard St.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
133 years ago - 1890 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Holy Blossom Synagogue (1867-1897) on Richmond St. E. Pen & ink drawing reproduced in Landmarks of Toronto in Old TownHoly Blossom Synagogue (1867-1897) on Richmond St. E. Pen & ink drawing reproduced in Landmarks of Toronto
133 years ago - 1890 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1928 Historic photo from 1928 - 1928 Concourse Building - doorway with Group of Seven mosaic - 100 Adelaide St in Old Town1928 Concourse Building - doorway with Group of Seven mosaic - 100 Adelaide St
95 years ago - 1928 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1938 Historic photo from Friday, October 14, 1938 - Back of 115-117 Sherbourne Street in Old TownBack of 115-117 Sherbourne Street
85 years ago - Friday, October 14, 1938 - Old Town
Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 9.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - The National Hotel or New Toronto Hotel on Sherbourne at King in Old TownThe National Hotel or New Toronto Hotel on Sherbourne at King
(Categorized under: Hotels )
78 years ago - 1945 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - Graymar Hotel - 29-31 Jarvis St., between Front St. E. and King St. E. in Old TownGraymar Hotel - 29-31 Jarvis St., between Front St. E. and King St. E.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
78 years ago - 1945 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1952 Historic photo from Monday, January 28, 1952 - Toronto Firehall No. 4, built 1900 by architect A. Frank Wickson, now the Alumnae Theatre in Old TownToronto Firehall No. 4, built 1900 by architect A. Frank Wickson, now the Alumnae Theatre
71 years ago - Monday, January 28, 1952 - Old Town
Max temp: -5.0°C - Min temp: -13.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1955 Historic photo from 1955 - Sheas VictoriaTheatre, Victoria Street, s.e. cor. Richmond St. E. : Toronto Public Library in Old TownSheas VictoriaTheatre, Victoria Street, s.e. cor. Richmond St. E. : Toronto Public Library
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
68 years ago - 1955 - Old Town
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1955 Historic photo from Sunday, March 6, 1955 - Old Fire Hall, Toronto, Lombard St., n. side, w. of Jarvis St. (Second City for a while) in Old TownOld Fire Hall, Toronto, Lombard St., n. side, w. of Jarvis St. (Second City for a while)
68 years ago - Sunday, March 6, 1955 - Old Town
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1956 Historic photo from Sunday, May 6, 1956 - Sheas Victoria Theatre view from rear, during demolition in Old TownSheas Victoria Theatre view from rear, during demolition
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
67 years ago - Sunday, May 6, 1956 - Old Town
Max temp: 12.8°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)