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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |