Historic photos from around Yorkville, Toronto

The Yorkville coat of arms (brewer, brick maker, anvil, wood-plane, and sheep in the center) reflects the early character of the area. Yorkville was created as a residential suburb of Toronto in 1830 by Joseph Bloor and William Botsford Jarvis. The area grew, and by 1853 the population exceeded 1,000 people, large enough that it could be incorporated as the Village of Yorkville. The Potters Field cemetery, north east of Yonge and Bloor, was closed in 1870, with the remains moved to the Toronto Necropolis and Mount Pleasant cemetery. On Februrary 1st, 1883 the City of Toronto annexed the area, renaming it St. Paul's Ward.

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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1850		Pencil sketch of the H.B. Williams 'Yorkville Buss Line' coach in front of the Red Lion Hotel - John Ross Robertson Collection 173 years ago - 1850 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1860		Opening of the first rail line north of Bloor - Yonge St. looking n. from n. of Asquith Ave. - Yorkville Town Hall 163 years ago - 1860 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1865		Joseph Bloor brewery, n. of Bloor St. E., between Mount Pleasant Rd. & Sherbourne St. 158 years ago - 1865 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1875		Old Jesse Ketchum School c.1875 - Alexander Muir was principal 1871-2 148 years ago - 1875 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1885		Red Lion Hotel showing sign out front and horse and sleigh 138 years ago - 1885 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1886		The Red Lion Inn, opened ca 1810 - where the Albert Britnell's bookstore then stood 137 years ago - 1886 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1893		View of Yonge Street, looking north from Scollard Street, Toronto 130 years ago - 1893 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1905		Margaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression 118 years ago - 1905 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1907		Yorkville Town Hall, Yonge St., w. side, opposite Collier St. built 1860 by architect William Hay and apprentice Henry Langley 116 years ago - 1907 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1908		Margaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression built 1905 by W.R. Mead at 38 1/2 North St 115 years ago - 1908 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910		Lennox Hotel with illuminated sign - Yonge St. e. side, south of present Church St. (Categorized under: Hotels ) 113 years ago - 1910 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910		Bismarck Avenue entrance of Parker's Dye Works - men and horse drawn cart 113 years ago - 1910 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1912		Historic map of Bloor and Bay Street for Terauley Street Widening - Charles St. and St. Mary 111 years ago - Monday, September 9, 1912 - Yorkville Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920		Old residence, south side of Bloor Street West between Bay and Yonge 103 years ago - 1920 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		Margaret Eaton School, North Street (now Bay Street) 102 years ago - Friday, March 4, 1921 - Yorkville Max temp: -5.0°C - Min temp: -13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		52 North Street - Terauley Street Extension 102 years ago - Friday, March 4, 1921 - Yorkville Max temp: -5.0°C - Min temp: -13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921		51 Yorkville Avenue near Bay - Terauley Street Extension 102 years ago - Friday, April 1, 1921 - Yorkville Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924		Yorkville coat or arms - brewer, brick maker, anvil, wood-plane, and sheep in the center 99 years ago - 1924 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1924		Yorkville heraldry above the rose window on Yorkville Town Hall - burnt down in 1941 99 years ago - 1924 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1924		No. 83-85 Bloor Street West 99 years ago - Tuesday, March 4, 1924 - Yorkville Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927		No. 5 steamer in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West at Bellair Street 96 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927		No. 3 hose and chemical wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street 96 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927		No. 8 hose wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street 96 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929		Bloor Street West, south side, looking east from Avenue Road 94 years ago - 1929 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Mosher's on Bay Street south of Bloor 93 years ago - 1930 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930		Lennox Hotel - 831 Yonge Street at Church - Central Shoe repair and Gibbons & Co Grocers (Categorized under: Hotels ) 93 years ago - Thursday, September 18, 1930 - Yorkville Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 12.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932		Sir William Mulock house at 71 Avenue Road Between Yorkville and Webster Ave. 91 years ago - 1932 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1938		Snow and Duckworths Furs on Avenue Road looking north from Yorkville Avenue 85 years ago - Thursday, January 13, 1938 - Yorkville Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1941		St. Pauls Hall after November 1941 fire 82 years ago - Wednesday, November 26, 1941 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945		Babloor Hotel - 1163-1167 Bay St., east side, between Charles St. W. and Bloor St. W. (Categorized under: Hotels ) 78 years ago - 1945 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1948		University Theatre marquee and sign for Joan of Arc with Ingrid Bergman (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 75 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948		University Theatre on Bloor Street - sitting area and balcony (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 75 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948		University Theatre - seating area with window still open to street (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 75 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948		University Theatre - auditorium and balcony (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 75 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1952		Yorkville Baptist Church - became Salvation Army barracks (later receiving home) ca 1887-ca 1947; Rent-A-Car Building from ca 1947 71 years ago - 1952 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1953		Wellesley Public School, Bay St., n.e. corner Wellesley St.; looking n.e. 70 years ago - Wednesday, July 1, 1953 - Yorkville Max temp: 25.0°C - Min temp: 19.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1959		Canadian Tire gas bar with butterfly canopy - Yonge Street and Church Street 64 years ago - Friday, November 20, 1959 - Yorkville Max temp: 3.9°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1970		Sutton Place hotel - driveway and entrance - Bay and Wellesley - opened 1967 (Categorized under: Hotels ) 53 years ago - Wednesday, July 1, 1970 - Yorkville Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 17.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1971		Tranquility Bay store window - 690 Yonge Street, south of St. Mary 52 years ago - Tuesday, July 27, 1971 - Yorkville Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 12.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1983		University Theatre on Bloor St. showing Return of the Jedi (opened 1949, closed 1986) (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 40 years ago - 1983 - Yorkville Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1988		George Bowling house - 113 Hazelton Ave - built in 1880 35 years ago - Saturday, January 2, 1988 - Yorkville Max temp: -3.9°C - Min temp: -8.5°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)