Historic photos from around Discovery District, Toronto

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

 
 

1830 Historic photo from 1830 - Watercolour of proposed Caer Howell buildings by W. D. Powell in Discovery DistrictWatercolour of proposed Caer Howell buildings by W. D. Powell
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Caer Howell Hotel )
196 years ago - 1830 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1840 Historic photo from Thursday, September 17, 1840 - The gathering : Toronto Athletic Games Sept 17, 1840 at Caer Howell in Discovery DistrictThe gathering : Toronto Athletic Games Sept 17, 1840 at Caer Howell
(Categorized under: Caer Howell Hotel )
186 years ago - Thursday, September 17, 1840 - Discovery District
Max temp: 15.6°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1877 Historic photo from 1877 - Hospital building at 245 Elizabeth Street, Toronto in Discovery DistrictHospital building at 245 Elizabeth Street, Toronto
149 years ago - 1877 - Discovery District at 245 Elizabeth Street at College Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1897 Historic photo from 1897 - Sketch of Caer Howell Hotel in the winter with horse drawn carriages and distinctive gate in Discovery DistrictSketch of Caer Howell Hotel in the winter with horse drawn carriages and distinctive gate
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Ornamental gate --- Caer Howell Hotel )
129 years ago - 1897 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - House of Industry, Elm Street, designed by William Thomas in Discovery DistrictHouse of Industry, Elm Street, designed by William Thomas
126 years ago - 1900 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Caer Howell Hotel (University Ave. at Orde St.) in Discovery DistrictCaer Howell Hotel (University Ave. at Orde St.)
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Caer Howell Hotel )
126 years ago - 1900 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1906 Historic photo from 1906 - Four women in an open car in front of the Alexandra Apartments, University Avenue with entrance in the background in Discovery DistrictFour women in an open car in front of the Alexandra Apartments, University Avenue with entrance in the background
120 years ago - 1906 - Discovery District at 600 University Ave west end of Gerrard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Toronto General Hospital under construction - old Childrens Hospital in background (on College St.) in Discovery DistrictToronto General Hospital under construction - old Childrens Hospital in background (on College St.)
119 years ago - 1907 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Bethany Church and houses on Christopher St., looking east from University Ave. in Discovery DistrictBethany Church and houses on Christopher St., looking east from University Ave.
119 years ago - 1907 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Corner of Caer Howell Hotel along University Ave., with upper windows still intact in Discovery DistrictCorner of Caer Howell Hotel along University Ave., with upper windows still intact
(Categorized under: Caer Howell Hotel )
116 years ago - 1910 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1912 Historic photo from Friday, February 23, 1912 - Old houses and partial building, including 104 Elm Street in Discovery DistrictOld houses and partial building, including 104 Elm Street
114 years ago - Friday, February 23, 1912 - Discovery District
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -13.3°C - 0.3cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from 1913 - Looking northwest to Parliament Buildings over Toronto General Hospital in Discovery DistrictLooking northwest to Parliament Buildings over Toronto General Hospital
113 years ago - 1913 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from 1913 - Caer Howell among the trees along University Avenue in Discovery DistrictCaer Howell among the trees along University Avenue
(Categorized under: Caer Howell Hotel )
113 years ago - 1913 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from 1913 - Toronto General Hospital, interior - beds, windows, and a wheelchair in Discovery DistrictToronto General Hospital, interior - beds, windows, and a wheelchair
113 years ago - 1913 - Discovery District at 101 College Street s.e. corner at University Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Front of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was torn down (University Ave., and Orde St.) in Discovery DistrictFront of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was torn down (University Ave., and Orde St.)
(Categorized under: Caer Howell Hotel )
112 years ago - 1914 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Side of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was demolished (University Ave., and Orde St.) in Discovery DistrictSide of Caer Howell Hotel a year before it was demolished (University Ave., and Orde St.)
(Categorized under: Caer Howell Hotel )
112 years ago - 1914 - Discovery District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, September 16, 1914 - Baby clinic in the old Sick Childrens hospital on south side of College St in Discovery DistrictBaby clinic in the old Sick Childrens hospital on south side of College St
112 years ago - Wednesday, September 16, 1914 - Discovery District
Max temp: 25.6°C - Min temp: 9.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, September 16, 1914 - Mothers and babies waiting at the old Sick Childrens Hospital on College Street in Discovery DistrictMothers and babies waiting at the old Sick Childrens Hospital on College Street
112 years ago - Wednesday, September 16, 1914 - Discovery District
Max temp: 25.6°C - Min temp: 9.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 24, 1917 - 110-112 Elm Street at Elizabet Street in Discovery District110-112 Elm Street at Elizabet Street
109 years ago - Tuesday, April 24, 1917 - Discovery District at 110 Elm Street
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: 0.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from 1925 - Toronto General Hospital (aerial shot) now MaRS Discovery District in Discovery DistrictToronto General Hospital (aerial shot) now MaRS Discovery District
101 years ago - 1925 - Discovery District at 101 College Street east of University Ave.
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1930 Historic photo from 1930 - The Alexandra Palace at Queens Park - postcard of the 7-storey luxury apartment - exterior and interior - built 1904 in Discovery DistrictThe Alexandra Palace at Queens Park - postcard of the 7-storey luxury apartment - exterior and interior - built 1904
96 years ago - 1930 - Discovery District at 600 University Ave at Gerrard Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1940 Historic photo from 1940 - Angelos Hotel and tavern - opened in 1921 by Cielia Bollo and Angelo Belfanti - one of the 1st Italian Restaurants in Toronto in Discovery DistrictAngelos Hotel and tavern - opened in 1921 by Cielia Bollo and Angelo Belfanti - one of the 1st Italian Restaurants in Toronto
(Categorized under: Hotels )
86 years ago - 1940 - Discovery District at 144 Chestnut Street n.w. corner at Edward Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1952 Historic photo from 1952 - Alexandra Apartments with ornate porch and balcony on University Avenue at end of Gerrard in Discovery DistrictAlexandra Apartments with ornate porch and balcony on University Avenue at end of Gerrard
74 years ago - 1952 - Discovery District at 600 University Ave at the west end of Gerrard
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1954 Historic photo from Monday, September 6, 1954 - Alexandra Apartments converted into office space - University Avenue at the west end of Gerrard in Discovery DistrictAlexandra Apartments converted into office space - University Avenue at the west end of Gerrard
72 years ago - Monday, September 6, 1954 - Discovery District at 600 University Ave at Gerrard Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1955 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 5, 1955 - Angelos Tavern, Chestnut St., northwest corner Edward St in Discovery DistrictAngelos Tavern, Chestnut St., northwest corner Edward St
(Categorized under: Hotels )
71 years ago - Wednesday, January 5, 1955 - Discovery District at 144 Chestnut Street n.w. corner at Edward Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
2024 Historic photo from Monday, December 2, 2024 - Herman Furs building on the s.w.corner of Bay and Gerrard Streets in Discovery DistrictHerman Furs building on the s.w.corner of Bay and Gerrard Streets
2 years ago - Monday, December 2, 2024 - Discovery District at 700 Bay Street s.w. corner at Gerrard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)