Historic photos from around Alexandra Park, Toronto

There are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the Alexandra Park area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

List of all areas in Toronto or take a look at the historic photos by date. New! You can now access the photos by street address A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

 
 

1895 Historic photo from 1895 - The Priory - William Armstrong house - Augusta Ave., e. side, s. of opp. Wolseley St. in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - William Armstrong house - Augusta Ave., e. side, s. of opp. Wolseley St.
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
129 years ago - 1895 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1896 Historic photo from Monday, June 15, 1896 - The Priory - Lucy & Dorothy Ruttan (Armstrong's grandchildren) & dog Bully under the vines in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - Lucy & Dorothy Ruttan (Armstrong's grandchildren) & dog Bully under the vines
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
128 years ago - Monday, June 15, 1896 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1902 Historic photo from 1902 - The Priory - built early 1870s, demolished in 1920 in Alexandra ParkThe Priory - built early 1870s, demolished in 1920
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
122 years ago - 1902 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Flooding in Alexandra Park, Bathurst and Dundas streets in Alexandra ParkFlooding in Alexandra Park, Bathurst and Dundas streets
117 years ago - 1907 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Lawn bowlers in Alexandra Park in Alexandra ParkLawn bowlers in Alexandra Park
115 years ago - 1909 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Standard Theatre, 482 Queen Street West in Alexandra ParkStandard Theatre, 482 Queen Street West
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
114 years ago - 1910 - Alexandra Park at 482 Queen Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Playing basketball at St. Andrews playground with the market building behind in Alexandra ParkPlaying basketball at St. Andrews playground with the market building behind
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
110 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Girls team at St. Andrews playing field in Alexandra ParkGirls team at St. Andrews playing field
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
110 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Excercises at St. Andrews playground in Alexandra ParkExcercises at St. Andrews playground
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
110 years ago - Wednesday, August 26, 1914 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from 1921 - St. Andrews Market, Richmond Street West in Alexandra ParkSt. Andrews Market, Richmond Street West
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
103 years ago - 1921 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Brant Street Public School on the northwest corner of Brant St. and King St. W in Alexandra ParkBrant Street Public School on the northwest corner of Brant St. and King St. W
97 years ago - 1927 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - St. Andrew's Market on Augusta Ave and Richmond St in Alexandra ParkSt. Andrew's Market on Augusta Ave and Richmond St
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
92 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Demolition of St. Andrews Market (1873-1932) in Alexandra ParkDemolition of St. Andrews Market (1873-1932)
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
92 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Demolition of St. Andrews Market with city in background in Alexandra ParkDemolition of St. Andrews Market with city in background
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
92 years ago - Tuesday, January 5, 1932 - Alexandra Park
Max temp: 6.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 4, 1939 - 16 Brant Street - before improvement in Alexandra Park16 Brant Street - before improvement
85 years ago - Tuesday, April 4, 1939 - Alexandra Park at 16 Brant Street
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1939 Historic photo from Thursday, September 28, 1939 - 16 Brant Street - vastly improved from April 4th photo in Alexandra Park16 Brant Street - vastly improved from April 4th photo
85 years ago - Thursday, September 28, 1939 - Alexandra Park at 16 Brant Street
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from 1940 - Cameron House Hotel on Queen Street West - parade going by in Alexandra ParkCameron House Hotel on Queen Street West - parade going by
(Categorized under: Hotels )
84 years ago - 1940 - Alexandra Park at 408 Queen Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1958 Historic photo from 1958 - Adelaide Street looking west from Brant Street - park veranda still standing in Alexandra ParkAdelaide Street looking west from Brant Street - park veranda still standing
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
66 years ago - 1958 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1980 Historic photo from 1980 - Waterworks Building on Maud Street, looking south from Richmond Street in Alexandra ParkWaterworks Building on Maud Street, looking south from Richmond Street
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
44 years ago - 1980 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1980 Historic photo from 1980 - Looking north west across Adelaide St. W at Brant street to St. Andrews playground Park with the Waterworks in the background in Alexandra ParkLooking north west across Adelaide St. W at Brant street to St. Andrews playground Park with the Waterworks in the background
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
44 years ago - 1980 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1988 Historic photo from 1988 - Cameron House Hotel interior - decorations above bar  in Alexandra ParkCameron House Hotel interior - decorations above bar
(Categorized under: Hotels )
36 years ago - 1988 - Alexandra Park at 408 Queen Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1991 Historic photo from 1991 - Looking west down Adelaide St. W at Brant street and St. Andrews playground Park . On the far left is St. Mary's Church on Bathurst in Alexandra ParkLooking west down Adelaide St. W at Brant street and St. Andrews playground Park . On the far left is St. Mary's Church on Bathurst
(Categorized under: St Andrews Market and Playground )
33 years ago - 1991 - Alexandra Park
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)