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.

 
 

1881 Historic photo from 1881 - First RCYC clubhouse, Centre Island in Toronto IslandFirst RCYC clubhouse, Centre Island
142 years ago - 1881 - Toronto Island
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1884 Historic photo from 1884 - Royal Canadian Yacht Club, club-house, Centre Island (1880-1904) in Toronto IslandRoyal 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 Historic photo from 1888 - St. Andrews by-the-Sea Anglican Church and Happy-Go-Lucky on Centre Island in Toronto IslandSt. 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 Historic photo from 1890 - Hanlan Hotel on the island with ads for Doty's Coney Island Carousel, Doty's Hippodrome, and Doty's Ferry Line in Toronto IslandHanlan 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 Historic photo from 1900 - Wards Hotel on Toronto Island (1882-1966) in Toronto IslandWards 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 Historic photo from 1905 - J.W. Gorman and his high diving horses of the early 20th century in Toronto IslandJ.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 Historic photo from Thursday, August 23, 1906 - F.B. Featherstonhaugh (in white suit) greeting Sir William Broadbent, physician to His Majesty King Edward at the RCYC in Toronto IslandF.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 Historic photo from 1908 - Toronto Islands ferry passengers in Toronto IslandToronto Islands ferry passengers
115 years ago - 1908 - Toronto Island
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Hanlans Point Athletic Field with city in the background in Toronto IslandHanlans Point Athletic Field with city in the background
115 years ago - 1908 - Toronto Island
Link to archive record - Map location
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Interior of the lighthouse keepers house on Centre Island in Toronto IslandInterior 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 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 3, 1908 - Island in flood, 12 St. Andrews Avenue in Toronto IslandIsland 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 Historic photo from 1909 - High diver at Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandHigh diver at Hanlans Point
114 years ago - 1909 - Toronto Island
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Hanlan's Point Hotel - remains after fire in Toronto IslandHanlan'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 Historic photo from Friday, May 26, 1911 - Single span bridge at Centre Island with a canoe docked in Toronto IslandSingle 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 Historic photo from Saturday, July 1, 1911 - Admiral (launch); looking n.w. to north lighthouse on e. side of Eastern Gap in Toronto IslandAdmiral (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 Historic photo from 1913 - 1913 Historic Map of Centre Island - long pond in Toronto Island1913 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 Historic photo from Thursday, May 14, 1914 - Wards Island - rear 74 Lakeshore Ave in Toronto IslandWards 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 Historic photo from Thursday, May 14, 1914 - House and a three-wheeler at 74 Lakeshore Ave on Wards Island in Toronto IslandHouse 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 Historic photo from 1915 - Royal Canadian Yacht Club second clubhouse in Toronto IslandRoyal Canadian Yacht Club second clubhouse
108 years ago - 1915 - Toronto Island
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Hanlan's Point Stadium (or just the Island Stadium) designed by Charles F. Wagner in Toronto IslandHanlan'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 Historic photo from Thursday, June 16, 1927 - Hooper Ave, Centre Island in Toronto IslandHooper 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 Historic photo from Monday, June 10, 1929 - Dance hall and flower garden, Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandDance 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 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 3, 1929 - Sightseeing launch, Miss York, Island Park lagoon in Toronto IslandSightseeing 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 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 29, 1936 - Early evening, Grand Opera, Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandEarly 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 Historic photo from Saturday, August 8, 1936 - Night, Grand Opera, Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandNight, 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 Historic photo from Saturday, August 8, 1936 - Night shot of the grand opera Aida, stadium, Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandNight 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 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 14, 1939 - Toronto Island Airport from roof of the grain elevators in Toronto IslandToronto 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 Historic photo from 1940 - Wards Island Hotel, sketch of proposed remodelling in Toronto IslandWards 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 Historic photo from 1949 - Aerial view showing part of the Toronto Island airport and houses on Hanlans Point in Toronto IslandAerial 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 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - Lighthouse keeper's house, Toronto Hydro feeder tower, & fog-horn station at Eastern Gap looking south in Toronto IslandLighthouse 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 Historic photo from 1955 - Gibralter Point Lighthouse keeper Mr. Raden Muller near to his cottage, prior to its demolition in Toronto IslandGibralter 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 Historic photo from 1970 - Kids having fun on the swan ride at Centreville in Toronto IslandKids 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)