Caer Howell HotelWilliam Dummer Powell built his second home in Toronto - Caer Howell - in 1810, along Taddle Creek just south of what is now Orde St. west of University Ave. In 1853 "it was improved with a new front, and again in 1860 it was enlarged" ending up eventually in the second empire style, with a wrap around porch with a balcony along the top.In 1837 the property and building was sold to Henry Layton who converted it into a private club, and then into a hotel and tavern, complete with a wooden gate reading 'Caer Howell' Over the years the building fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1915. For more information see The Lost Rivers website. |
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1830 | Watercolour of proposed Caer Howell buildings by W. D. Powell 193 years ago - Discovery District - 1830 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1840 | The gathering : Toronto Athletic Games Sept 17, 1840 at Caer Howell 183 years ago - Discovery District - Thursday, September 17, 1840 Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1897 | Sketch of Caer Howell Hotel in the winter with horse drawn carriages and distinctive gate 126 years ago - Discovery District - 1897 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1900 | Caer Howell Hotel (University Ave. at Orde St.) 123 years ago - Discovery District - 1900 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1910 | Corner of Caer Howell Hotel along University Ave., with upper windows still intact 113 years ago - Discovery District - 1910 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1913 | ![]() | Caer Howell among the trees along University Avenue 110 years ago - Discovery District - 1913 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
1914 | Side of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was demolished (University Ave., and Orde St.) 109 years ago - Discovery District - 1914 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |
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1914 | Front of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was torn down (University Ave., and Orde St.) 109 years ago - Discovery District - 1914 Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library) |