Historic photos from around Toronto

There are a number of great web sites that provide historic photos from around Toronto. As I was collecting them for an interactive historic map of the city I realized that it was also interesting to find photos that were taken around the current time of the year. How much snow was there at the end of March in 1916, for example?

And so this page was born. It will always show a collection of photos from around Toronto over the last few weeks.

You can also see all the historic photos for a given neighbourhood. A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

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The next update will be available tomorrow, including Dufferin Grove 91 years ago ( in 1934 ).

May 20 images permanent link to this day
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 20, 1914 - Trees out front of the University Avenue Armouries in Royal Ontario MuseumTrees out front of the University Avenue Armouries
111 years ago - Wednesday, May 20, 1914 - Royal Ontario Museum at 361 University Ave
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 20, 1914 - Exterior of the High Level Pumping Station in 1914 in Republic of RathnellyExterior of the High Level Pumping Station in 1914
(Categorized under: High level pumping station )
111 years ago - Wednesday, May 20, 1914 - Republic of Rathnelly at 25 Poplar Plains Road just north of Macpherson Ave
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Woodwork at 14 Wells Hill Road - Boiler explosion (interior) in Casa LomaWoodwork at 14 Wells Hill Road - Boiler explosion (interior)
110 years ago - Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Casa Loma at 14 Wells Hill Road
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Aftermath of boiler explosion at 14 Wells Hill Road - interior in Casa LomaAftermath of boiler explosion at 14 Wells Hill Road - interior
110 years ago - Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Casa Loma at 14 Wells Hill Road
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Exterior of 14 Wells Hill Road in Casa LomaExterior of 14 Wells Hill Road
110 years ago - Thursday, May 20, 1915 - Casa Loma at 14 Wells Hill Road
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from Friday, May 20, 1921 - King Edward Hotel covered overhang on King Street East, looking east from Yonge Street in St. LawrenceKing Edward Hotel covered overhang on King Street East, looking east from Yonge Street
(Categorized under: King Edward Hotel )
104 years ago - Friday, May 20, 1921 - St. Lawrence at 37 King Street East
Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - Methodist Church, Jackman Ave & Danforth (Now Eastminster United Church) in The DanforthMethodist Church, Jackman Ave & Danforth (Now Eastminster United Church)
101 years ago - Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - The Danforth
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - Lieut. Col. W. A. McCrimmon, inspecting cadets at Upper Canada College in Deer ParkLieut. Col. W. A. McCrimmon, inspecting cadets at Upper Canada College
(Categorized under: Upper Canada College )
101 years ago - Tuesday, May 20, 1924 - Deer Park at 200 Lonsdale Road
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Monday, May 20, 1940 - May 19th storm damage at the Don Rowing Club with Maple Leaf Baseball stadium in background in HarbourfrontMay 19th storm damage at the Don Rowing Club with Maple Leaf Baseball stadium in background
85 years ago - Monday, May 20, 1940 - Harbourfront at 29 Stadium Road south of Lake Shore Blvd West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1956 Historic photo from Sunday, May 20, 1956 - James Cooper Mansion - Sherbourne St., n.w. corner Linden St. in Upper JarvisJames Cooper Mansion - Sherbourne St., n.w. corner Linden St.
(Categorized under: James cooper mansion )
69 years ago - Sunday, May 20, 1956 - Upper Jarvis
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1971 Historic photo from Thursday, May 20, 1971 - Yonge Street United Church after 1971 fire (built 1873) in RosedaleYonge Street United Church after 1971 fire (built 1873)
54 years ago - Thursday, May 20, 1971 - Rosedale at 1219 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Summerhil
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1971 Historic photo from Thursday, May 20, 1971 - Yonge Street United church front entrance after fire in RosedaleYonge Street United church front entrance after fire
54 years ago - Thursday, May 20, 1971 - Rosedale at 1219 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
May 19 images permanent link to this day
1892 Historic photo from Thursday, May 19, 1892 - Toronto Church Choir - first annual festival - May 19, 1892 - S. James Cathedral in St. LawrenceToronto Church Choir - first annual festival - May 19, 1892 - S. James Cathedral
133 years ago - Thursday, May 19, 1892 - St. Lawrence at 65 Church Street at King Street East
Link to archive record - Map location
1914 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 19, 1914 - Exhibition Park - flowerbeds in front of the Horticultural Building in CNEExhibition Park - flowerbeds in front of the Horticultural Building
111 years ago - Tuesday, May 19, 1914 - CNE
Max temp: 25.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Friday, May 19, 1939 - Old toilet at 113 Strachan Ave. in Stanley ParkOld toilet at 113 Strachan Ave.
86 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - Stanley Park
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Friday, May 19, 1939 - Building materials and bricks out back of 109-117 Strachan Ave. in Stanley ParkBuilding materials and bricks out back of 109-117 Strachan Ave.
86 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - Stanley Park
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Friday, May 19, 1939 - Decorations for visit of King George VI on Old City Hall in City HallDecorations for visit of King George VI on Old City Hall
86 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Friday, May 19, 1939 - Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking south down Bay from Queen in City HallDecorations for visit of King George VI - looking south down Bay from Queen
86 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Friday, May 19, 1939 - Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking east to T. Eatons Co. building in City HallDecorations for visit of King George VI - looking east to T. Eatons Co. building
86 years ago - Friday, May 19, 1939 - City Hall
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Sunday, May 19, 1940 - Roof torn off the Don Rowing Club in May 19th, 1940 storm in HarbourfrontRoof torn off the Don Rowing Club in May 19th, 1940 storm
85 years ago - Sunday, May 19, 1940 - Harbourfront at 29 Stadium Road south of Lake Shore Blvd West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1958 Historic photo from Monday, May 19, 1958 - Exterior views of the old Medical Building in 1958 in University of Toronto (U of T)Exterior views of the old Medical Building in 1958
67 years ago - Monday, May 19, 1958 - University of Toronto (U of T) at 1 Kings College Circle
Link to archive record - Map location (From the University of Toronto Archives)
1969 Historic photo from Monday, May 19, 1969 - The Who live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (9 audio tracks) in YorkvilleThe Who live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (9 audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
56 years ago - Monday, May 19, 1969 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1984 Historic photo from Saturday, May 19, 1984 - Great Hall at 1087 Queen St West at Dovercourt - southeast corner in Beaconsfield VillageGreat Hall at 1087 Queen St West at Dovercourt - southeast corner
41 years ago - Saturday, May 19, 1984 - Beaconsfield Village at 1087 Queen Street West
Max temp: 24.8°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1984 Historic photo from Saturday, May 19, 1984 - Bell roof on round tower on the Great Hall - Queen St W. at Dovercourt - built 1889 in Beaconsfield VillageBell roof on round tower on the Great Hall - Queen St W. at Dovercourt - built 1889
41 years ago - Saturday, May 19, 1984 - Beaconsfield Village at 1087 Queen Street West s.e. corner at Dovercourt Road
Max temp: 24.8°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)