Historic photos from around Riverdale park, TorontoOn either side of the Don River, just south of Bloor Street and the Danforth, is Riverdale Park. Divided by the Don Valley Parkway (DVP), Riverdale Park East has a running track, three soccer fields, and a baseball diamond. This half of the park was originally owned by John Scadding (who's 1840 cabin from this area was moved to the CNE grounds). It has long been a popular tobogganing site in the winter, and has been used for military parades as well as sports. Riverdale Park West is directly south of the Toronto Necropolis Cemetery, with the Riverdale Farm (previously the Riverdale Zoo) on the far west side of the parkList 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. Tweet |
1872 | ![]() | Henry Langley sketch: Chapel, Superintendants Lodge and Toronto Necropolis; elevations, plans and sections (Categorized under: Architectural drawings ) 151 years ago - 1872 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
1878 | ![]() | Castle Frank history - from the book Toronto of Old 145 years ago - 1878 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location |
1878 | ![]() | Drumsnab Estate overlooking the Don River from the book Toronto of Old 145 years ago - 1878 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location |
1899 | ![]() | After the breaking up of the Don River : entrance to Rosedale Creek sewer 124 years ago - Friday, February 24, 1899 - Riverdale park Max temp: -3.3°C - Min temp: -11.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1900 | ![]() | After the breakup of the Don River looking north from Gerrard Street bridge showing flooding 123 years ago - Friday, February 9, 1900 - Riverdale park Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: -6.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1907 | ![]() | Carrying dynamite to blow up Riverdale Park, Broadview Avenue 116 years ago - 1907 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1912 | ![]() | Standing on the bridge over the Don looking west to Riverdale park 111 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1912 | ![]() | Riverdale Park : looking north on east side of Don River 111 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1912 | ![]() | Riverdale Park : looking northwest from near Gerrard St 111 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1912 | ![]() | Riverdale Zoo Park : duck pond when nearly dry 111 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1912 | ![]() | General view of Riverdale Park east side of Don river and playing field 111 years ago - Saturday, November 9, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: 2.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1913 | ![]() | Riverdale Park free skating rink with the Necropolis in the background 110 years ago - 1913 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1914 | ![]() | Winter tobogganing along Broadview 109 years ago - Saturday, January 17, 1914 - Riverdale park Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1914 | ![]() | Group of men on site, from Drumsnab Road 109 years ago - Friday, July 10, 1914 - Riverdale park Max temp: 29.4°C - Min temp: 16.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1917 | ![]() | Riverdale Park foot bridge looking west, (Watchmans House left corner) 106 years ago - Friday, June 1, 1917 - Riverdale park Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1922 | ![]() | Riverdale Zoo Park - waterfowl in the lower pond 101 years ago - Friday, May 12, 1922 - Riverdale park Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1922 | ![]() | Riverdale Park - panorama looking east 101 years ago - Saturday, May 13, 1922 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1923 | ![]() | The elephants at the Riverdale Zoo, Toronto 100 years ago - 1923 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
1924 | ![]() | Panorama of lawn tennis courts in Riverdale Park, east side 99 years ago - Saturday, August 16, 1924 - Riverdale park Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1925 | ![]() | Riverdale Park - looking north-east across the duck pond 98 years ago - 1925 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
1925 | ![]() | Riverdale Zoo enclosures (Motor Coach Department) 98 years ago - Friday, May 29, 1925 - Riverdale park Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1926 | ![]() | Polar bear cubs, Riverdale Zoo 97 years ago - Wednesday, May 26, 1926 - Riverdale park Max temp: 16.7°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1955 | ![]() | Necropolis Cemetery - High Victorian Gothic architecture by Henry Langley - 200 Winchester St. 68 years ago - Sunday, December 25, 1955 - Riverdale park Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -1.7°C - 4.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |