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 Davenport 111 years ago ( in 1914 ).

January 26 images permanent link to this day
1961 Historic photo from Thursday, January 26, 1961 - King Street West and John Street during snow storm. in King Street WestKing Street West and John Street during snow storm.
64 years ago - Thursday, January 26, 1961 - King Street West
Max temp: -10.0°C - Min temp: -11.7°C - 15.5cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1961 Historic photo from Thursday, January 26, 1961 - Crowd waiting for a streetcar outside the Eclipse Whitewear Company Building at the north east corner of King Street West and John Street during a snow storm in Entertainment DistrictCrowd waiting for a streetcar outside the Eclipse Whitewear Company Building at the north east corner of King Street West and John Street during a snow storm
64 years ago - Thursday, January 26, 1961 - Entertainment District at 322 King Street West
Max temp: -10.0°C - Min temp: -11.7°C - 15.5cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Palace Motel - now Waterford Towers - 2083 Lakeshore Blvd West along the Lakeshore Motel strip in Humber BayPalace Motel - now Waterford Towers - 2083 Lakeshore Blvd West along the Lakeshore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Hotels --- Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Hillcrest Motel - now Water's Edge Condos, 2143 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip in Humber BayHillcrest Motel - now Water's Edge Condos, 2143 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2143 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Palace Motel with distinctive clock sign, Palace Pier (North Tower - built 1978 in the background) 2083 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip in Humber BayPalace Motel with distinctive clock sign, Palace Pier (North Tower - built 1978 in the background) 2083 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2083 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Concler Motel (formerly Chancellor Motel), 2125 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip in Humber BayConcler Motel (formerly Chancellor Motel), 2125 Lakeshore Blvd W. along the old Lakeshore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2125 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Casa Loma Motel, 2161 Lakeshore Blvd W along the Lakeshore Motel strip in Humber BayCasa Loma Motel, 2161 Lakeshore Blvd W along the Lakeshore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2161 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Eagles Nest and Silver Moon motels, 2155 and 2157 Lakeshore Blvd W in Humber BayEagles Nest and Silver Moon motels, 2155 and 2157 Lakeshore Blvd W
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2155 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Rainbow Motel, 2165 Lakeshore Blvd W. - part of the old Lake Shore Motel strip in Humber BayRainbow Motel, 2165 Lakeshore Blvd W. - part of the old Lake Shore Motel strip
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2165 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Sunshine Motel, 2171 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BaySunshine Motel, 2171 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2171 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Shady Beach Motel - formerly Newport Beach park, now Jean Augustine Park - looking down to Lake Ontario, 2115 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayShady Beach Motel - formerly Newport Beach park, now Jean Augustine Park - looking down to Lake Ontario, 2115 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2115 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Shady Beach Motel office, 2115 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayShady Beach Motel office, 2115 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2115 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Cumberland Motel - appeared in Degrassi Junior High - Season 1 Episode 9 - 'What A Night', 2139 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayCumberland Motel - appeared in Degrassi Junior High - Season 1 Episode 9 - 'What A Night', 2139 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2139 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Eagle's Nest Motel, 2155 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayEagle's Nest Motel, 2155 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2155 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Sunshine Tourist Court, 2171 Lakeshore Blvd W. (next to the Rainbow Motel) in Humber BaySunshine Tourist Court, 2171 Lakeshore Blvd W. (next to the Rainbow Motel)
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2171 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Shore Breeze Motel - 1939 to 2009 - 2175 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayShore Breeze Motel - 1939 to 2009 - 2175 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2175 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Westpoint Motor Hotel and Restaurant, Elliot's Nest (no cover) and Saber Room - 2285 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayWestpoint Motor Hotel and Restaurant, Elliot's Nest (no cover) and Saber Room - 2285 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2285 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Universal Motor Hotel - two white horses - 2077 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayUniversal Motor Hotel - two white horses - 2077 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2077 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1983 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Universal Motor Hotel - welcome made of shrubs - 2077 Lakeshore Blvd W. in Humber BayUniversal Motor Hotel - welcome made of shrubs - 2077 Lakeshore Blvd W.
(Categorized under: Lakeshore Motel Strip )
42 years ago - Wednesday, January 26, 1983 - Humber Bay at 2077 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Max temp: -4.3°C - Min temp: -11.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
January 24 images permanent link to this day
1919 Historic photo from Friday, January 24, 1919 - St. Paul's Catholic School (built 1881?) - No. 409 Queen Street East at Power Street in CorktownSt. Paul's Catholic School (built 1881?) - No. 409 Queen Street East at Power Street
(Categorized under: Schools --- St Pauls Basilica )
106 years ago - Friday, January 24, 1919 - Corktown at 409 Queen Street East s.w. corner at Sackville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Eclipse of the sun, seen from 440 Manning Avenue (approximately 9:30am EST) in Bickford ParkEclipse of the sun, seen from 440 Manning Avenue (approximately 9:30am EST)
100 years ago - Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Bickford Park at 440 Manning Ave
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Video explaining the total eclipse of the Sun - Jan 24, 1925 in Bickford ParkVideo explaining the total eclipse of the Sun - Jan 24, 1925
100 years ago - Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Bickford Park
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location
1925 Historic photo from Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Eclipse of the sun at 9:30am EST, seen from 440 Manning Avenue in Bickford ParkEclipse of the sun at 9:30am EST, seen from 440 Manning Avenue
100 years ago - Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Bickford Park at 440 Manning Ave
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1944 Historic photo from Monday, January 24, 1944 - Lord Halifax and to his left Major J E Hahn watching female war workers at John Inglis Co., Ltd. in Liberty VillageLord Halifax and to his left Major J E Hahn watching female war workers at John Inglis Co., Ltd.
81 years ago - Monday, January 24, 1944 - Liberty Village at 37 Hanna Ave s.e. corner at East Liberty Street (now Liberty Market Building)
Max temp: 1.7°C - Min temp: -6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)