Historic photos from around Toronto Island, Toronto

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

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1881		First RCYC clubhouse, Centre Island 142 years ago - 1881 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1884		Royal Canadian Yacht Club, club-house, Centre Island (1880-1904) 139 years ago - 1884 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1888		St. Andrews by-the-Sea Anglican Church and Happy-Go-Lucky on Centre Island 135 years ago - 1888 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890		Hanlan Hotel on the island with ads for Doty's Coney Island Carousel, Doty's Hippodrome, and Doty's Ferry Line (Categorized under: Hotels ) 133 years ago - 1890 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900		Wards Hotel on Toronto Island (1882-1966) (Categorized under: Hotels ) 123 years ago - 1900 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1905		J.W. Gorman and his high diving horses of the early 20th century 118 years ago - 1905 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location
1906		F.B. Featherstonhaugh (in white suit) greeting Sir William Broadbent, physician to His Majesty King Edward at the RCYC (Categorized under: Lynne Lodge ) 117 years ago - Thursday, August 23, 1906 - Toronto Island Max temp: 31.1°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1908		Toronto Islands ferry passengers 115 years ago - 1908 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908		Hanlans Point Athletic Field with city in the background 115 years ago - 1908 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location
1908		Interior of the lighthouse keepers house on Centre Island 115 years ago - 1908 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1908		Island in flood, 12 St. Andrews Avenue 115 years ago - Wednesday, June 3, 1908 - Toronto Island Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909		High diver at Hanlans Point 114 years ago - 1909 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909		Hanlan's Point Hotel - remains after fire (Categorized under: Hotels ) 114 years ago - 1909 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911		Single span bridge at Centre Island with a canoe docked 112 years ago - Friday, May 26, 1911 - Toronto Island Max temp: 25.0°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911		Admiral (launch); looking n.w. to north lighthouse on e. side of Eastern Gap 112 years ago - Saturday, July 1, 1911 - Toronto Island Max temp: 36.7°C - Min temp: 15.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1913		1913 Historic Map of Centre Island - long pond 110 years ago - 1913 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		Wards Island - rear 74 Lakeshore Ave 109 years ago - Thursday, May 14, 1914 - Toronto Island Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		House and a three-wheeler at 74 Lakeshore Ave on Wards Island 109 years ago - Thursday, May 14, 1914 - Toronto Island Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915		Royal Canadian Yacht Club second clubhouse 108 years ago - 1915 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919		Hanlan's Point Stadium (or just the Island Stadium) designed by Charles F. Wagner 104 years ago - 1919 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1927		Hooper Ave, Centre Island 96 years ago - Thursday, June 16, 1927 - Toronto Island Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929		Dance hall and flower garden, Hanlans Point 94 years ago - Monday, June 10, 1929 - Toronto Island Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929		Sightseeing launch, Miss York, Island Park lagoon 94 years ago - Wednesday, July 3, 1929 - Toronto Island Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1936		Early evening, Grand Opera, Hanlans Point 87 years ago - Wednesday, July 29, 1936 - Toronto Island Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1936		Night, Grand Opera, Hanlans Point 87 years ago - Saturday, August 8, 1936 - Toronto Island Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1936		Night shot of the grand opera Aida, stadium, Hanlans Point 87 years ago - Saturday, August 8, 1936 - Toronto Island Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939		Toronto Island Airport from roof of the grain elevators 84 years ago - Wednesday, June 14, 1939 - Toronto Island Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940		Wards Island Hotel, sketch of proposed remodelling (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Hotels ) 83 years ago - 1940 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1949		Aerial view showing part of the Toronto Island airport and houses on Hanlans Point 74 years ago - 1949 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1954		Lighthouse keeper's house, Toronto Hydro feeder tower, & fog-horn station at Eastern Gap looking south 69 years ago - Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - Toronto Island Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1955		Gibralter Point Lighthouse keeper Mr. Raden Muller near to his cottage, prior to its demolition 68 years ago - 1955 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1970		Kids having fun on the swan ride at Centreville 53 years ago - 1970 - Toronto Island Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)