Historic photos from around City Hall, TorontoThere are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the City Hall 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. Tweet |
| 1852 |  | Osgoode Hall before the dome, between the west wing and library, was removed (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 172 years ago - 1852 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1856 |  | Osgoode Hall : Queen Street West, north-side, before the central section was reconstructed by Cumberland and Storm (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall --- Oldest known Toronto photos ) 168 years ago - 1856 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1856 |  | Osgoode Hall elevation by Hopkins, Lawford and Nelson, with dome (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 168 years ago - 1856 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1858 |  | Sketch of Osgoode Hall library and dome; interior perspective (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Osgoode Hall ) 166 years ago - 1858 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1859 |  | Main entrance of Osgoode Hall, Queen St. W. and University Ave. (Photo by Armstrong, Beere & Hime) (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 165 years ago - 1859 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1859 |  | Osgoode Hall Library interior - stereo - Photographed by Armstrong, Beere & Rime, Toronto (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 165 years ago - 1859 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1867 |  | Photo of College Gates by Octavius Thompson; plate 34 in his Toronto in the Camera (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 157 years ago - 1867 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1867 |  | Osgoode Hall - by Octavius Thompson (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 157 years ago - 1867 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1870 |  | Looking north past the gate keeps lodge and gates at University Ave., n. side of Queen St. W. (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 154 years ago - 1870 - City Hall at 333 University Ave Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1870 |  | Osgoode Hall gates and pedestrians - half-tone photograph (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 154 years ago - Saturday, April 23, 1870 - City Hall Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada) |
| 1880 |  | Gates on the north side of University Ave. at Queen St. West - looking north (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 144 years ago - 1880 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1884 |  | Osgoode Hall Library with ornate ceiling and fireplace (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 140 years ago - 1884 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1885 |  | Toll keepers lodge at University Ave., n. side, Queen St. W. (Categorized under: University Ave Gate ) 139 years ago - 1885 - City Hall at 333 University Ave Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1887 |  | View of the Globe Foundry on Queen Street West, demolished in 1890 to make way for Toronto City Hall 137 years ago - 1887 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1900 |  | Old City Hall, clock not yet installed 124 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1900 |  | Ornate fence outside of Osgoode Hall - photo with watercolour added (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 124 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1900 |  | Old City Hall and Court House - clock not yet installed, and trees up Bay Street - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue 124 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location |
| 1900 |  | Salvation Army Temple interior - ceiling in council chamber - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue 124 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location |
| 1900 |  | Salvation Army Temple interior - ceiling in board room - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue 124 years ago - 1900 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location |
| 1901 |  | Arch on Bay Street at Richmond Street for Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York 123 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1901 |  | Close up of the IOF Arch - Duke of York at Toronto (Categorized under: IOF Arch (1901) ) 123 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1901 |  | Night time view of the IOF Arch at Bay St. at Richmond St. W.; looking e George V visit to Toronto, 1901 (Categorized under: IOF Arch (1901) ) 123 years ago - 1901 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1908 |  | Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Trinity Square during T. Eaton Co. warehouse being built 116 years ago - 1908 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1910 |  | Looking north over The Ward from Queen and Bay 114 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1910 |  | City Hall clock tower 114 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1910 |  | Carved Osgoode Hall Law School Library fireplace with clock (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 114 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1910 |  | Looking down on the Osgoode Hall library from the second level (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 114 years ago - 1910 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1911 | Toronto city council meeting in old City Hall 113 years ago - Monday, January 9, 1911 - City Hall at 60 Queen Street West at Bay St Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada) |
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| 1911 |  | Queen Street and Terauley Street (now Bay Street) 113 years ago - Thursday, November 16, 1911 - City Hall Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -6.1°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1913 |  | Sheas Hippodrome Theatre on Terauley Street, under construction - building permit issued April 30, 1912 111 years ago - 1913 - City Hall at 424 Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1918 |  | Colonial Theatre and Bowles lunch on south east corner of Queen and Bay Streets (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 106 years ago - 1918 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1921 |  | Sheas Hippodrome, Albert and Terauley streets (demolished March 1957) 103 years ago - 1921 - City Hall at 424 Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1921 |  | Crumbling Stonework with building - Old City Hall 103 years ago - Friday, January 21, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1921 |  | Old City Hall roof - southwest corner of James Street, defective plate and rafters 103 years ago - Tuesday, March 1, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1921 |  | Old City Hall roof rafters, Terauley Street 103 years ago - Tuesday, March 1, 1921 - City Hall Max temp: 7.2°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1922 |  | Terauley Street Sub-station on Bay St north of City Hall - Toronto Hydro Electric System 102 years ago - 1922 - City Hall at 532 Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1922 |  | Lest We Forget on Old City Hall behind Cenotaph 102 years ago - Monday, November 13, 1922 - City Hall Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: -4.4°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1923 |  | Colonial Theatre on Queen Street - constructed from fragments of old Customs House - aka The Bay (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 101 years ago - Thursday, February 22, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -9.4°C - 0.3cm of snowfall (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1923 |  | Queen and Bay, looking north-west 101 years ago - Saturday, April 7, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: 6.7°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1923 |  | Elevated view of Queen and Bay St, looking west, 5:15 p.m. 101 years ago - Friday, April 13, 1923 - City Hall Max temp: 3.9°C - Min temp: 0.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1924 |  | Flowers outside City Hall for Remembrance Day 100 years ago - Tuesday, November 11, 1924 - City Hall Max temp: 13.9°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1925 |  | Cenotaph, City Hall - decorated with wreaths, Remembrance Day, view from south 99 years ago - Wednesday, November 11, 1925 - City Hall Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1927 | T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Motor Coach Trip to Niagara Falls - buses outside the Salvation Army Headquarters 97 years ago - Saturday, January 29, 1927 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada) |
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| 1927 |  | Chestnut Street Synagogue - aka The Shomrai Shabbos Synagogue - Ben Simon (1906-1996) (Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship ) 97 years ago - Monday, April 18, 1927 - City Hall at 109 Chestnut Ave south of Dundas Ave Link to archive record - Map location |
| 1928 |  | T.T.C. armistice parade, at the cenotaph with Ritz Hotel, Lux and Neilson ads in background 96 years ago - Sunday, November 18, 1928 - City Hall Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1930 |  | Sketch of a Cow gate outside Osgoode Hall on Queen Street West at University Ave (Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 94 years ago - 1930 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1936 |  | Union of Commerce and Industry by Robert McCausland Limited - City Hall Memorial Window 88 years ago - 1936 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1936 |  | Holy Trinity parsonage and the house of Henry Scadding Trinity Square , n. side, looking e. towards Yonge St 88 years ago - 1936 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1936 |  | Old City Hall foyer - stained glass, pillars, and art 88 years ago - Friday, May 22, 1936 - City Hall Max temp: 18.9°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1937 |  | Osgoode Hall before the addition of the east wing by Saunders & Ryrie (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 87 years ago - 1937 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1938 |  | Osgoode Hall interior with Coat of Arms by Dyce C. Saunders, ca 1938 (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 86 years ago - 1938 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1939 |  | Queen Street West, looking west from Yonge Street with flags for the visit of King George VI 85 years ago - 1939 - City Hall at 2 Queen Street West at Yonge Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1939 |  | Decorations for visit of King George VI on Old City Hall 85 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 |  | Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking south down Bay from Queen 85 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 |  | Decorations for visit of King George VI - looking east to T. Eatons Co. building 85 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 |  | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 1939 tour outside by the Old City Hall Cenotaph (Ingenium Archives, CN Images of Canada Collection, 41294) 85 years ago - Monday, May 22, 1939 - City Hall at 50 Queen Street West top of Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the Ingenium Archives) |
| 1945 |  | Alexandra Hotel - torn down for Nathan Philips Square - 102-104 Queen St. West at Elizabeth Street (Categorized under: Hotels ) 79 years ago - 1945 - City Hall at 102 Queen Street West Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1945 |  | Toronto built Mosquito bomber in the air over Toronto City Hall 79 years ago - 1945 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1945 |  | Yonge and Queen looking north - from our left: Simpsons, F.W. Woolworth Co., and Loews Theatre 79 years ago - 1945 - City Hall at 2 Queen Street West at Yonge Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1947 |  | Stained glass window - The Union of Commerce and Industry - Robert McCausland 1898 - Old City Hall 77 years ago - Saturday, March 1, 1947 - City Hall at 60 Queen Street West at Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1948 |  | People at an iron gate at Osgoode Hall (Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall ) 76 years ago - 1948 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario) |
| 1953 |  | Sheas Hippodrome - built 1914, demolished in the 1950s (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 71 years ago - 1953 - City Hall at 424 Bay Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1953 |  | Sheas Hippodrome (the Hipp) one of the big four vaudeville theatres in North America (Categorized under: Downtown theatres ) 71 years ago - Friday, April 3, 1953 - City Hall at 424 Bay Street Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024) |
| 1965 |  | Opening of Toronto City Hall in 1965 59 years ago - Monday, September 13, 1965 - City Hall Link to archive record - Map location |
| 1974 |  | Scadding house (built 1862), west of Yonge Street in Trinity Square - Eatons Warehouse in background (Categorized under: Estates and Houses ) 50 years ago - Saturday, January 12, 1974 - City Hall at 6 Trinity Square Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1974 |  | Scadding House in Trinity Square, and Eatons warehouse looking south east from Terauley Street (Categorized under: Estates and Houses ) 50 years ago - Sunday, February 10, 1974 - City Hall at 6 Trinity Square Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1975 |  | Snow-covered Eatons Centre construction site looking north - top right is The Art Metropole building at 241 Yonge (w/ billboard) 49 years ago - Thursday, February 6, 1975 - City Hall at 241 Yonge Street Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -4.4°C - 0.3cm of snowfall - 5.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1975 |  | View of window and roof details on Osgoode Hall (Categorized under: Osgoode Hall ) 49 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) |
| 1984 |  | View of Nathan Phillips Square ice rink covered in snow 40 years ago - Tuesday, February 28, 1984 - City Hall Max temp: -4.5°C - Min temp: -6.0°C - 24.4cm of snowfall - 12.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |
| 1985 |  | Philip Jamieson Building - as Tower records with partial metal cladding - Yonge and Queen 39 years ago - 1985 - City Hall at 2 Queen Street West n.w. corner at Yonge Street Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives) |