Historic photos from around Cabbagetown, Toronto

There are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the Cabbagetown 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.

 
 

1860 Historic photo from 1860 - Toronto General Hospital (1856-1913), Gerrard St. E., n. side, between Sackville and Sumach Sts. in CabbagetownToronto General Hospital (1856-1913), Gerrard St. E., n. side, between Sackville and Sumach Sts.
165 years ago - 1860 - Cabbagetown at 386 Gerrard Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1866 Historic photo from Tuesday, June 5, 1866 - Fenian Invasion; funeral of those killed at Ridgeway; at St. James Cemetery in CabbagetownFenian Invasion; funeral of those killed at Ridgeway; at St. James Cemetery
159 years ago - Tuesday, June 5, 1866 - Cabbagetown at 635 Parliament Street
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1880 Historic photo from 1880 - Looking s.w. on Wellesley St. at Ermeleigh Mansion, stables at left in CabbagetownLooking s.w. on Wellesley St. at Ermeleigh Mansion, stables at left
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
145 years ago - 1880 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - John Herbert Mason house - Ermeleigh - at Sherbourne and Wellesley St. E. (south-east corner) in CabbagetownJohn Herbert Mason house - Ermeleigh - at Sherbourne and Wellesley St. E. (south-east corner)
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
135 years ago - 1890 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1896 Historic photo from 1896 - Joseph W. Weston butcher shop, Carlton St., n.w. cor. Parliament St. w/ baby Ann Fern Weston in CabbagetownJoseph W. Weston butcher shop, Carlton St., n.w. cor. Parliament St. w/ baby Ann Fern Weston
129 years ago - 1896 - Cabbagetown
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Ermeleigh - John Herbert Mason house - after the addition of a porte-cochere and a palm room at the south west in CabbagetownErmeleigh - John Herbert Mason house - after the addition of a porte-cochere and a palm room at the south west
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Ermeleigh - interior, drawing room, looking into library in CabbagetownErmeleigh - interior, drawing room, looking into library
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Interior photo - the dining room in John Herbert Mason's "Ermeleigh" in CabbagetownInterior photo - the dining room in John Herbert Mason's "Ermeleigh"
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - South corner of the library at Ermeleigh in CabbagetownSouth corner of the library at Ermeleigh
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Piano, chairs, art, and wallpaper in the drawing room of Ermeleigh in CabbagetownPiano, chairs, art, and wallpaper in the drawing room of Ermeleigh
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Interior - hall in Ermeleigh Mansion with lots of artwork in CabbagetownInterior - hall in Ermeleigh Mansion with lots of artwork
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Winchester Hotel & Hall interior - built 1888 in Second-Empire style (Lakeview Hotel at the time - south east corner of Parliament and Winchester St. and Simcoe) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in CabbagetownWinchester Hotel & Hall interior - built 1888 in Second-Empire style (Lakeview Hotel at the time - south east corner of Parliament and Winchester St. and Simcoe) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Hotels )
125 years ago - 1900 - Cabbagetown at 537 Parliament Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1903 Historic photo from 1903 - Dougle and Bert playing with the dogs "Bruce" and "Laddie" outside Ermeleigh Mansion in CabbagetownDougle and Bert playing with the dogs "Bruce" and "Laddie" outside Ermeleigh Mansion
(Categorized under: Ermeleigh )
122 years ago - 1903 - Cabbagetown at 185 Wellesley Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Fudger House (Sherbourne Villa, or Sherbourne Club) at times owned by R. Simpson and by Senator Cox in CabbagetownFudger House (Sherbourne Villa, or Sherbourne Club) at times owned by R. Simpson and by Senator Cox
115 years ago - 1910 - Cabbagetown
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Friday, July 27, 1923 - Houses and track work - Winchester St, west, to Sackville St in CabbagetownHouses and track work - Winchester St, west, to Sackville St
102 years ago - Friday, July 27, 1923 - Cabbagetown
Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1954 Historic photo from Sunday, August 29, 1954 - Winchester Hotel aka Lake View Hotel (built 1888) - Parliament St., s.e. corner Winchester St. in CabbagetownWinchester Hotel aka Lake View Hotel (built 1888) - Parliament St., s.e. corner Winchester St.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
71 years ago - Sunday, August 29, 1954 - Cabbagetown at 537 Parliament Street
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1972 Historic photo from 1972 - Captain John T. Douglas house (1875) after the north lawn was sold for apartment buildings and front of the house moved to the west in CabbagetownCaptain John T. Douglas house (1875) after the north lawn was sold for apartment buildings and front of the house moved to the west
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
53 years ago - 1972 - Cabbagetown at 37 Metcalfe Street just s.e. of Winchester Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1974 Historic photo from Thursday, February 14, 1974 - Trinity Mews on Spruce St. in Cabbagetown - originally Trinity College Medical School from the 1870s, then a mattress factory from 1903 until being turned into townhouses in 1979 in CabbagetownTrinity Mews on Spruce St. in Cabbagetown - originally Trinity College Medical School from the 1870s, then a mattress factory from 1903 until being turned into townhouses in 1979
51 years ago - Thursday, February 14, 1974 - Cabbagetown at 41 Spruce Street east of Parliament Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1981 Historic photo from 1981 - Winchester Hotel - with Hotel Winchester and Mens Entrance signs in CabbagetownWinchester Hotel - with Hotel Winchester and Mens Entrance signs
(Categorized under: Hotels )
44 years ago - 1981 - Cabbagetown at 537 Parliament Street s.e. corner at Winchester St.
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1988 Historic photo from Sunday, April 17, 1988 - 377 Sackville St - Built in 1876, Bryce & Hagon, Builders. A City of Toronto Heritage structure. in Cabbagetown377 Sackville St - Built in 1876, Bryce & Hagon, Builders. A City of Toronto Heritage structure.
37 years ago - Sunday, April 17, 1988 - Cabbagetown at 377 Sackville Street
Max temp: 16.6°C - Min temp: 1.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)