Historic photos from around The Danforth, Toronto

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

 
 

1906 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 25, 1906 - York Station, 1906 in The DanforthYork Station, 1906
117 years ago - Wednesday, July 25, 1906 - The Danforth
Max temp: 23.9°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1912 Historic photo from Friday, October 18, 1912 - Broadview Avenue and Danforth, looking west towards the Don River in The DanforthBroadview Avenue and Danforth, looking west towards the Don River
111 years ago - Friday, October 18, 1912 - The Danforth
Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, July 1, 1913 - Danforth and Guest Avenue in 1913 in The DanforthDanforth and Guest Avenue in 1913
110 years ago - Tuesday, July 1, 1913 - The Danforth
Max temp: 35.0°C - Min temp: 22.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Empringham Hotel  facade (1914), Danforth Ave., s.w. corner Dawes Rd. in The DanforthEmpringham Hotel facade (1914), Danforth Ave., s.w. corner Dawes Rd.
109 years ago - 1914 - The Danforth
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1918 Historic photo from Thursday, April 4, 1918 - Duplex being built - no windows yet at the back - southeast corner Browning and Jackman in The DanforthDuplex being built - no windows yet at the back - southeast corner Browning and Jackman
105 years ago - Thursday, April 4, 1918 - The Danforth
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: -2.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1918 Historic photo from Thursday, April 4, 1918 - Laying bricks on the southeast corner Browning and Jackman in The DanforthLaying bricks on the southeast corner Browning and Jackman
105 years ago - Thursday, April 4, 1918 - The Danforth
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: -2.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from Friday, September 12, 1919 - Winchester Drive looking south from Bloor Street (where the DVP is now) in The DanforthWinchester Drive looking south from Bloor Street (where the DVP is now)
104 years ago - Friday, September 12, 1919 - The Danforth
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 26, 1920 - Construction of the Danforth Avenue lavatory in The DanforthConstruction of the Danforth Avenue lavatory
103 years ago - Wednesday, May 26, 1920 - The Danforth
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 26, 1920 - Rear view of the construction of the Danforth Avenue lavatory in The DanforthRear view of the construction of the Danforth Avenue lavatory
103 years ago - Wednesday, May 26, 1920 - The Danforth
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 10, 1922 - Loading old cars to serve as  temporary housing in Haileybury, Ontario after fire in The DanforthLoading old cars to serve as temporary housing in Haileybury, Ontario after fire
101 years ago - Tuesday, October 10, 1922 - The Danforth
Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 7, 1924 - Exterior complete at the Danforth Lavatory in The DanforthExterior complete at the Danforth Lavatory
99 years ago - Wednesday, May 7, 1924 - The Danforth
Max temp: 16.1°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - Methodist Church, Jackman Ave & Danforth (Now Eastminster United Church) in The DanforthMethodist Church, Jackman Ave & Danforth (Now Eastminster United Church)
99 years ago - Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - The Danforth
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1926 Historic photo from 1926 - Palace Theatre panoramic view of the stage - Ben Horman Orchestra (?) in The DanforthPalace Theatre panoramic view of the stage - Ben Horman Orchestra (?)
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
97 years ago - 1926 - The Danforth
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1926 Historic photo from Friday, July 30, 1926 - Southeast corner Browning and Chester - cars, and kids playing with a wagon in The DanforthSoutheast corner Browning and Chester - cars, and kids playing with a wagon
97 years ago - Friday, July 30, 1926 - The Danforth
Max temp: 25.6°C - Min temp: 15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - Pape Ave, east side, looking north, at Lipton where the subway station is now in The DanforthPape Ave, east side, looking north, at Lipton where the subway station is now
96 years ago - Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - The Danforth
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - 735 & 737 Pape Ave, corner of Lipton, looking east at H.Smith Tailor and J. Murphy in The Danforth735 & 737 Pape Ave, corner of Lipton, looking east at H.Smith Tailor and J. Murphy
96 years ago - Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - The Danforth
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - Pape Ave and Lipton, looking north-east in The DanforthPape Ave and Lipton, looking north-east
96 years ago - Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - The Danforth
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - Pape Ave and Gertrude, south-east corner, looking east in The DanforthPape Ave and Gertrude, south-east corner, looking east
96 years ago - Tuesday, April 19, 1927 - The Danforth
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Thursday, November 3, 1927 - Palace Theatre at Danforth and Pape, north-east corner in The DanforthPalace Theatre at Danforth and Pape, north-east corner
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
96 years ago - Thursday, November 3, 1927 - The Danforth
Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Odeon Danforth Theatre - 635 Danforth Ave - marquee and sign - became the Rex Danforth in The DanforthOdeon Danforth Theatre - 635 Danforth Ave - marquee and sign - became the Rex Danforth
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - 1947 - The Danforth
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from 1947 - Odeon Danforth Theatre - auditorium and screen in The DanforthOdeon Danforth Theatre - auditorium and screen
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - 1947 - The Danforth
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Monday, November 17, 1947 - Palace Theatre - marquee and sign - northeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue in The DanforthPalace Theatre - marquee and sign - northeast corner of Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - Monday, November 17, 1947 - The Danforth
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Monday, November 17, 1947 - Palace Theatre lobby in The DanforthPalace Theatre lobby
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - Monday, November 17, 1947 - The Danforth
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Monday, November 17, 1947 - Palace Theatre auditorium  - opened 1924 with seating for 1,575 in The DanforthPalace Theatre auditorium - opened 1924 with seating for 1,575
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - Monday, November 17, 1947 - The Danforth
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Monday, November 17, 1947 - Palace Theatre - auditorium, stage to back in The DanforthPalace Theatre - auditorium, stage to back
(Categorized under: East end theatres )
76 years ago - Monday, November 17, 1947 - The Danforth
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1952 Historic photo from Monday, December 1, 1952 - Chandlers Garage in 1952 in The DanforthChandlers Garage in 1952
71 years ago - Monday, December 1, 1952 - The Danforth
Max temp: 1.1°C - Min temp: -8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1954 Historic photo from Sunday, July 4, 1954 - Eastbourne House hotel with separate entrances for men and woman - built by George Coleman - hamlet of Coleman Corners in The DanforthEastbourne House hotel with separate entrances for men and woman - built by George Coleman - hamlet of Coleman Corners
(Categorized under: Hotels )
69 years ago - Sunday, July 4, 1954 - The Danforth
Max temp: 25.0°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)