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 on May 1, including High Park 89 years ago ( in 1936 ).

April 30 images permanent link to this day
1906 Historic photo from Monday, April 30, 1906 - Arlington Hotel - north-west corner of King West and John in Entertainment DistrictArlington Hotel - north-west corner of King West and John
(Categorized under: Hotels )
119 years ago - Monday, April 30, 1906 - Entertainment District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1914 Historic photo from Thursday, April 30, 1914 - North American Life Building, No. 112-118 King Street West in Financial DistrictNorth American Life Building, No. 112-118 King Street West
111 years ago - Thursday, April 30, 1914 - Financial District at 112 King Street West
Max temp: 12.8°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 30, 1924 - Construction of Rosedale Loop on Sherbourne, looking south to Bloor in RosedaleConstruction of Rosedale Loop on Sherbourne, looking south to Bloor
101 years ago - Wednesday, April 30, 1924 - Rosedale
Max temp: 10.6°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 30, 1924 - Construction of the Rosedale Loop, looking south-west in RosedaleConstruction of the Rosedale Loop, looking south-west
101 years ago - Wednesday, April 30, 1924 - Rosedale
Max temp: 10.6°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1975 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 30, 1975 - View of window and roof details on Osgoode Hall in City HallView of window and roof details on Osgoode Hall
(Categorized under: Osgoode Hall )
50 years ago - Wednesday, April 30, 1975 - City Hall
Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
April 29 images permanent link to this day
1912 Historic photo from Monday, April 29, 1912 - The last dance, Farewell to Government House at King and Simcoe in King Street WestThe last dance, Farewell to Government House at King and Simcoe
(Categorized under: Government House (King and Simcoe) )
113 years ago - Monday, April 29, 1912 - King Street West
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 29, 1913 - Dufferin Grove park building in Dufferin GroveDufferin Grove park building
112 years ago - Tuesday, April 29, 1913 - Dufferin Grove
Max temp: 15.0°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, April 29, 1915 - King Street West subway at Sudbury in Liberty VillageKing Street West subway at Sudbury
110 years ago - Thursday, April 29, 1915 - Liberty Village at 1044 King Street West
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Sunday, April 29, 1917 - Queen Street West at Bond Street, streetcar tracking machine in Garden DistrictQueen Street West at Bond Street, streetcar tracking machine
108 years ago - Sunday, April 29, 1917 - Garden District
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 3.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 29, 1924 - No. 280 Bloor Street West, James Crowther residence in The AnnexNo. 280 Bloor Street West, James Crowther residence
101 years ago - Tuesday, April 29, 1924 - The Annex
Max temp: 17.8°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Monday, April 29, 1929 - Merritt Malloney Art Galleries - 66 Grenville St. - showing portraits by Allan Ramsay and Anthony Van Dyke of Algernon in Queens ParkMerritt Malloney Art Galleries - 66 Grenville St. - showing portraits by Allan Ramsay and Anthony Van Dyke of Algernon
96 years ago - Monday, April 29, 1929 - Queens Park at 66 Grenville Street (where Womens College Hospital is now)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1942 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 29, 1942 - Aerial view of Leaside (from an airplane - north at the bottom?) in LeasideAerial view of Leaside (from an airplane - north at the bottom?)
83 years ago - Wednesday, April 29, 1942 - Leaside
Max temp: 25.6°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1974 Historic photo from Monday, April 29, 1974 - Excavation for the Royal Bank Plaza at Front and Bay Streets - Dominion Public Building (centre) and Union Station (to the right) in Financial DistrictExcavation for the Royal Bank Plaza at Front and Bay Streets - Dominion Public Building (centre) and Union Station (to the right)
51 years ago - Monday, April 29, 1974 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
April 28 images permanent link to this day
1874 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Sketches: Inside and Outside Elevation, spire, etc... of Jarvis Street Baptist Church in Garden DistrictSketches: Inside and Outside Elevation, spire, etc... of Jarvis Street Baptist Church
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
151 years ago - Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Garden District
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1874 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Jarvis Street  Baptist Church South Elevation - Henry Langley in Garden DistrictJarvis Street Baptist Church South Elevation - Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
151 years ago - Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Garden District
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1913 Historic photo from Monday, April 28, 1913 - Before two trees were removed Dufferin Grove in Dufferin GroveBefore two trees were removed Dufferin Grove
112 years ago - Monday, April 28, 1913 - Dufferin Grove
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Saturday, April 28, 1923 - Pendarves - Frederick W. Cumberland House, St. George Street, east side, north of College Street, Toronto, Ontario in University of Toronto (U of T)Pendarves - Frederick W. Cumberland House, St. George Street, east side, north of College Street, Toronto, Ontario
(Categorized under: Cumberland House )
102 years ago - Saturday, April 28, 1923 - University of Toronto (U of T) at 33 St. George Street north of College Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1955 Historic photo from Thursday, April 28, 1955 - Joes Fruit Market in Kensington Market on Nassau and Augusta - The Orange Man in Kensington MarketJoes Fruit Market in Kensington Market on Nassau and Augusta - The Orange Man
70 years ago - Thursday, April 28, 1955 - Kensington Market at 234 Augusta Ave n.w. corner at Nassau Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1982 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 28, 1982 - Cathedral Church of St. James, streetcars, Adourians Rug galleries (until at least 2018) and King Street East in St. LawrenceCathedral Church of St. James, streetcars, Adourians Rug galleries (until at least 2018) and King Street East
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
43 years ago - Wednesday, April 28, 1982 - St. Lawrence at 47 King Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
April 27 images permanent link to this day
1865 Historic photo from Thursday, April 27, 1865 - Plan for completion of Tower and Spire St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral - Henry Langley in Garden DistrictPlan for completion of Tower and Spire St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral - Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- St Michaels Cathedral )
160 years ago - Thursday, April 27, 1865 - Garden District
Max temp: 13.9°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1871 Historic photo from Thursday, April 27, 1871 - Sketches: West Elevation, South Elevation of Parliament Street Methodist Church in Regent ParkSketches: West Elevation, South Elevation of Parliament Street Methodist Church
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
154 years ago - Thursday, April 27, 1871 - Regent Park
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1871 Historic photo from Thursday, April 27, 1871 - Longitudinal Section, Transverse Section, Rear Elevation Parliament Street Methodist Church in Regent ParkLongitudinal Section, Transverse Section, Rear Elevation Parliament Street Methodist Church
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
154 years ago - Thursday, April 27, 1871 - Regent Park
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1923 Historic photo from Friday, April 27, 1923 - Burwash Hall gate house - designed by Henry Sproatt - buit 1911-1913 in University of Toronto (U of T)Burwash Hall gate house - designed by Henry Sproatt - buit 1911-1913
102 years ago - Friday, April 27, 1923 - University of Toronto (U of T)
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the University of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 27, 1927 - Traffic conditions outside Laura Secord, Adelaide and Bay, 12:05 in DowntownTraffic conditions outside Laura Secord, Adelaide and Bay, 12:05
98 years ago - Wednesday, April 27, 1927 - Downtown
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 2.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)