Historic photos from around Financial 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 Financial 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.

1846 Historic photo from 1846 - Photograph of a lithograph showing Sword's Hotel on Front Street (Queen's Hotel until 1927) in Financial DistrictPhotograph of a lithograph showing Sword's Hotel on Front Street (Queen's Hotel until 1927)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
178 years ago - 1846 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1855 Historic photo from 1855 - Queen's Hotel, Front St. W., n. side, between Bay & York Sts in Financial DistrictQueen's Hotel, Front St. W., n. side, between Bay & York Sts
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
169 years ago - 1855 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1856 Historic photo from 1856 - Rossin House Hotel : south-east corner of King and York streets in Financial DistrictRossin House Hotel : south-east corner of King and York streets
(Categorized under: Oldest known Toronto photos --- Rossin House Hotel )
168 years ago - 1856 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1856 Historic photo from 1856 - Looking north up York Street to Osgoode Hall - Toronto from the top of the Rossin House Hotel in Financial DistrictLooking north up York Street to Osgoode Hall - Toronto from the top of the Rossin House Hotel
(Categorized under: Oldest known Toronto photos --- Osgoode Hall )
168 years ago - 1856 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1862 Historic photo from Saturday, November 22, 1862 - Rossin House fire - watercolour from the Canadian illustrated news, Hamilton, v.1, no. 2 in Financial DistrictRossin House fire - watercolour from the Canadian illustrated news, Hamilton, v.1, no. 2
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
162 years ago - Saturday, November 22, 1862 - Financial District
Max temp: 2.8°C - Min temp: -3.3°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1867 Historic photo from 1867 - Queens Hotel before it expanded - photo by Octavius Thompson in Financial DistrictQueens Hotel before it expanded - photo by Octavius Thompson
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
157 years ago - 1867 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1870 Historic photo from 1870 - Rossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) at King and York Streets (hand-coloured print) in Financial DistrictRossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) at King and York Streets (hand-coloured print)
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
154 years ago - 1870 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1870 Historic photo from 1870 - Henry John Boulton Holland House - view of rear in Financial DistrictHenry John Boulton Holland House - view of rear
(Categorized under: Holland house )
154 years ago - 1870 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1880 Historic photo from 1880 - Queens Hotel - guests by the fountain at east side, showing Holland House in background in Financial DistrictQueens Hotel - guests by the fountain at east side, showing Holland House in background
(Categorized under: Holland house --- Queens Hotel )
144 years ago - 1880 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1880 Historic photo from 1880 - Rear of Holland House (Henry John Boulton) later occupied by Alexander Manning in Financial DistrictRear of Holland House (Henry John Boulton) later occupied by Alexander Manning
(Categorized under: Holland house )
144 years ago - 1880 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1883 Historic photo from 1883 - Sketch of front elevation for storefronts on King St. East - Langley, Langley and Burke in Financial DistrictSketch of front elevation for storefronts on King St. East - Langley, Langley and Burke
141 years ago - 1883 - Financial District at 53-55 King Street East east of Toronto Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1885 Historic photo from 1885 - Holland House on south side of Wellington St. West  between Bay & York - built by HJ Boulton in Financial DistrictHolland House on south side of Wellington St. West between Bay & York - built by HJ Boulton
(Categorized under: Holland house )
139 years ago - 1885 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1888 Historic photo from 1888 - Queens Hotel on Front Street West (where Royal York is now) in Financial DistrictQueens Hotel on Front Street West (where Royal York is now)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
136 years ago - 1888 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Queens Hotel on Front Street with many trees in Financial DistrictQueens Hotel on Front Street with many trees
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
134 years ago - 1890 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Holland House sketch - north side facing Wellington St. W., s. side, betw. Bay & York Sts in Financial DistrictHolland House sketch - north side facing Wellington St. W., s. side, betw. Bay & York Sts
(Categorized under: Holland house )
134 years ago - 1890 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Gate and turrets of Holland House or "The Castle" in Financial DistrictGate and turrets of Holland House or "The Castle"
(Categorized under: Holland house )
134 years ago - 1890 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Walker House on the right, with the proposed Canadian Pacific Railway Station on the left - York St., e. side, at Esplanade W.; looking s. down York St. from Front St. W. in Financial DistrictWalker House on the right, with the proposed Canadian Pacific Railway Station on the left - York St., e. side, at Esplanade W.; looking s. down York St. from Front St. W.
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- Hotels )
134 years ago - 1890 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Dominion Bank Building, SW corner of King and Yonge Sts. in Financial DistrictDominion Bank Building, SW corner of King and Yonge Sts.
134 years ago - 1890 - Financial District at 1 King Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Ontario Reform Club - Holland House on Wellington St. W in Financial DistrictOntario Reform Club - Holland House on Wellington St. W
(Categorized under: Holland house )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Union Station (second version, built 1896) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictUnion Station (second version, built 1896) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building - 1896 - 1970 - architect George W. Gouinlock - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building - 1896 - 1970 - architect George W. Gouinlock - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior - Fire-proof doors looking out to 2nd floor arched window - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior - Fire-proof doors looking out to 2nd floor arched window - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior - 'stag panel communicating doors' duplex copper-plated steel - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior - 'stag panel communicating doors' duplex copper-plated steel - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Union Station (second version, built 1896) with ad for the Verral Cab, Omnibus And Baggage Transfer Co - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictUnion Station (second version, built 1896) with ad for the Verral Cab, Omnibus And Baggage Transfer Co - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Dominion Bank Head Office pre-1914 skyscraper - (south west corner of King and Yonge) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictDominion Bank Head Office pre-1914 skyscraper - (south west corner of King and Yonge) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 1 King Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Confederation Life seven-floor Romanesque Revival office building - (north east corner of Yonge and Richmond) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictConfederation Life seven-floor Romanesque Revival office building - (north east corner of Yonge and Richmond) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 1 King Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Walker House interior - dining room  - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictWalker House interior - dining room - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Hotels )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - W.R. Brock & Co warehouse (Bay and Wellington) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictW.R. Brock & Co warehouse (Bay and Wellington) - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior - statue and glass door with transom - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior - statue and glass door with transom - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior - Masonic monogram sliding fire doors to elevators - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior - Masonic monogram sliding fire doors to elevators - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior doors, trim for glass partitions - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior doors, trim for glass partitions - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior stairs - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior stairs - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Temple Building interior office and view over Toronto - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in Financial DistrictTemple Building interior office and view over Toronto - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
124 years ago - 1900 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location
1901 Historic photo from Thursday, October 10, 1901 - Night time shot of an illuminated IOF Arch - Royal Visit (archive incorrectly states Queen Park) in Financial DistrictNight time shot of an illuminated IOF Arch - Royal Visit (archive incorrectly states Queen Park)
(Categorized under: IOF Arch (1901) --- Temple Building )
123 years ago - Thursday, October 10, 1901 - Financial District
Max temp: 16.7°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1902 Historic photo from 1902 - Horse drawn carriages on Wellington Street looking west from York Street in Financial DistrictHorse drawn carriages on Wellington Street looking west from York Street
122 years ago - 1902 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1902 Historic photo from 1902 - The Temple Building - world headquarters for the Independent Order of Foresters in Financial DistrictThe Temple Building - world headquarters for the Independent Order of Foresters
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
122 years ago - 1902 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1904 Historic photo from 1904 - Holland House in some disrepair before being torn down in Financial DistrictHolland House in some disrepair before being torn down
(Categorized under: Holland house )
120 years ago - 1904 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1904 Historic photo from 1904 - Temple Building and Confederation Life Building (on the left), looking west along Richmond Street in Financial DistrictTemple Building and Confederation Life Building (on the left), looking west along Richmond Street
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
120 years ago - 1904 - Financial District at Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1905 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 9, 1905 - Canadian Feather and Mattress Company fire, Melinda St., n. side, e. of Bay St. (Sunlight soap ad) in Financial DistrictCanadian Feather and Mattress Company fire, Melinda St., n. side, e. of Bay St. (Sunlight soap ad)
119 years ago - Tuesday, May 9, 1905 - Financial District at 199 Bay Street (approx - Melinda no longer goes to Bay St.)
Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 3.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Men viewing the demolition of fire remains at site of future Union Station in Financial DistrictMen viewing the demolition of fire remains at site of future Union Station
117 years ago - 1907 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Iroquois Hotel on King Street West, looking east from York Street including Palmer House, Imperial Hotel, Prince George Hotel in Financial DistrictIroquois Hotel on King Street West, looking east from York Street including Palmer House, Imperial Hotel, Prince George Hotel
(Categorized under: Hotels --- Rossin House Hotel )
116 years ago - 1908 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Baker making fresh bread at the  Queens' Hotel in Financial DistrictBaker making fresh bread at the Queens' Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
116 years ago - 1908 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Queen's Hotel looking west across Front Street in Financial DistrictQueen's Hotel looking west across Front Street
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
116 years ago - 1908 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Savoy Hotel and Tea Room demolition Yonge St., n.w. corner Adelaide St. W. in Financial DistrictSavoy Hotel and Tea Room demolition Yonge St., n.w. corner Adelaide St. W.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
115 years ago - 1909 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Rossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) Toronto Canoe Club group portrait (after 1910) in Financial DistrictRossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) Toronto Canoe Club group portrait (after 1910)
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
114 years ago - 1910 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Palmer House Hotel, northwest corner of King and York streets in Financial DistrictPalmer House Hotel, northwest corner of King and York streets
(Categorized under: Hotels )
114 years ago - 1910 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Masonic Hall interior set with tables and chairs in The Temple Building (1897-1917) in Financial DistrictMasonic Hall interior set with tables and chairs in The Temple Building (1897-1917)
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
114 years ago - 1910 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Grenadiers Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire - I.O.D.E. ball, Temple Building interior ballroom in Financial DistrictGrenadiers Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire - I.O.D.E. ball, Temple Building interior ballroom
(Categorized under: Temple Building )
114 years ago - 1910 - Financial District at 62 Richmond Street West north west corner at Bay St.
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Carved black walnut buffet made by Jacques and Hay for Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 (won 1st place) in Financial DistrictCarved black walnut buffet made by Jacques and Hay for Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 (won 1st place)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
113 years ago - 1911 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Drawing room with ornate  woodwork and wallpaper (Queens Hotel) in Financial DistrictDrawing room with ornate woodwork and wallpaper (Queens Hotel)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
113 years ago - 1911 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Writing room in the Queen's Hotel (previously the Revere House) in Financial DistrictWriting room in the Queen's Hotel (previously the Revere House)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
113 years ago - 1911 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Sunroom in the Queens Hotel in Financial DistrictSunroom in the Queens Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
113 years ago - 1911 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Saturday, December 2, 1911 - Wellington and Bay - wood block pavement in Financial DistrictWellington and Bay - wood block pavement
113 years ago - Saturday, December 2, 1911 - Financial District
Max temp: 3.3°C - Min temp: -3.9°C - 1.8cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Open centre-hall plan with sitting rooms on either side (Queen's Hotel) in Financial DistrictOpen centre-hall plan with sitting rooms on either side (Queen's Hotel)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
112 years ago - 1912 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Walker House Hotel in centre, Queens Hotel on left, open space site of future Union Station in Financial DistrictWalker House Hotel in centre, Queens Hotel on left, open space site of future Union Station
(Categorized under: Hotels --- Queens Hotel )
112 years ago - 1912 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
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
110 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)
1915 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 12, 1915 - Union Station excavation across the street from the Queens Hotel in Financial DistrictUnion Station excavation across the street from the Queens Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
109 years ago - Tuesday, October 12, 1915 - Financial District
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Thursday, October 21, 1915 - Union Station site looking north across Front Stree to the Queens Hotel in Financial DistrictUnion Station site looking north across Front Stree to the Queens Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
109 years ago - Thursday, October 21, 1915 - Financial District
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Thursday, October 21, 1915 - Close up of Queens Hotel from Union Station site in Financial DistrictClose up of Queens Hotel from Union Station site
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
109 years ago - Thursday, October 21, 1915 - Financial District
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 3, 1917 - Steelwork frame under construction - Union Station in Financial DistrictSteelwork frame under construction - Union Station
107 years ago - Tuesday, April 3, 1917 - Financial District
Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: -1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Rossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) with fire escapes on front in Financial DistrictRossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) with fire escapes on front
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
105 years ago - 1919 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Iroquois Hotel, northwest corner of King and York streets in Financial DistrictIroquois Hotel, northwest corner of King and York streets
(Categorized under: Hotels )
105 years ago - 1919 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from Friday, April 4, 1919 - Interior roof construction of Union Station, Toronto in Financial DistrictInterior roof construction of Union Station, Toronto
105 years ago - Friday, April 4, 1919 - Financial District
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 3.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1919 Historic photo from Friday, July 4, 1919 - Union Station under construction in Financial DistrictUnion Station under construction
105 years ago - Friday, July 4, 1919 - Financial District at 65 Front Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Front Street - Royal York on left, Union Station on the right in Financial DistrictFront Street - Royal York on left, Union Station on the right
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
104 years ago - 1920 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Steam engines, eastern entrance to Union Station, Toronto, with the Royal York Hotel in the background in Financial DistrictSteam engines, eastern entrance to Union Station, Toronto, with the Royal York Hotel in the background
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
104 years ago - 1920 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1923 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 13, 1923 - New Union Station, row of ticket offices in Financial DistrictNew Union Station, row of ticket offices
101 years ago - Wednesday, June 13, 1923 - Financial District
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from 1924 - Walker House hotel in white, behind the Post Office & Union Station with dome of the Cyclorama building above in Financial DistrictWalker House hotel in white, behind the Post Office & Union Station with dome of the Cyclorama building above
(Categorized under: Hotels )
100 years ago - 1924 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1925 Historic photo from 1925 - Aerial view of the Royal York Hotel in Financial DistrictAerial view of the Royal York Hotel
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
99 years ago - 1925 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1925 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 12, 1925 - Rossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) with buses out front in Financial DistrictRossin House (then the Prince George Hotel) with buses out front
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
99 years ago - Tuesday, May 12, 1925 - Financial District
Max temp: 18.9°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Removing furniture at the closing of the Queen's Hotel in Financial DistrictRemoving furniture at the closing of the Queen's Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
97 years ago - 1927 - Financial District at 11 Princes Boulevard
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Looking south across fountain to Union Station from grounds of Queens Hotel in Financial DistrictLooking south across fountain to Union Station from grounds of Queens Hotel
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
97 years ago - 1927 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Queens Hotel on Front St. W. before demolition in Financial DistrictQueens Hotel on Front St. W. before demolition
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
97 years ago - 1927 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1927 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 29, 1927 - Demolition of Old Union Station in Financial DistrictDemolition of Old Union Station
97 years ago - Wednesday, June 29, 1927 - Financial District
Max temp: 34.4°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Wednesday, August 10, 1927 - Union Station - entrance to trains.  Decorated for the opening visit by the Prince of Wales. in Financial DistrictUnion Station - entrance to trains. Decorated for the opening visit by the Prince of Wales.
97 years ago - Wednesday, August 10, 1927 - Financial District at 65 Front Street West s.w corner at Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1928 Historic photo from 1928 - View of Front Street from Walker House Hotel (Queens Hotel and Union Station) in Financial DistrictView of Front Street from Walker House Hotel (Queens Hotel and Union Station)
(Categorized under: Queens Hotel )
96 years ago - 1928 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Monday, September 17, 1928 - Royal York Hotel under construction and York Street subway, from south in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel under construction and York Street subway, from south
96 years ago - Monday, September 17, 1928 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Monday, September 17, 1928 - Royal York Hotel under construction and York Street subway, from south in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel under construction and York Street subway, from south
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
96 years ago - Monday, September 17, 1928 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Monday, September 24, 1928 - From the rear of the new Union station the huge new Royal York hotel under construction in Financial DistrictFrom the rear of the new Union station the huge new Royal York hotel under construction
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
96 years ago - Monday, September 24, 1928 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1929 Historic photo from 1929 - Royal York Hotel, Front St. W., n.e. corner York St. in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel, Front St. W., n.e. corner York St.
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
95 years ago - 1929 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1929 Historic photo from 1929 - Royal York Hotel kitchen showing employee and electric dishwasher in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel kitchen showing employee and electric dishwasher
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
95 years ago - 1929 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from 1929 - Royal York Hotel kitchen showing cooks and gas appliances in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel kitchen showing cooks and gas appliances
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
95 years ago - 1929 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 12, 1929 - Royal York main dining room during official opening in 1929 in Financial DistrictRoyal York main dining room during official opening in 1929
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
95 years ago - Wednesday, June 12, 1929 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1931 Historic photo from Wednesday, January 21, 1931 - Canada Customs and Excise building - centre and east pavilions under construction - Beaux-Arts Classicism in Financial DistrictCanada Customs and Excise building - centre and east pavilions under construction - Beaux-Arts Classicism
93 years ago - Wednesday, January 21, 1931 - Financial District at 1 Front Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1937 Historic photo from Friday, June 18, 1937 - Royal York Hotel ballroom - I.O.O.F. Grand Lodge of Ontario 1937 in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel ballroom - I.O.O.F. Grand Lodge of Ontario 1937
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
87 years ago - Friday, June 18, 1937 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1940 Historic photo from 1940 - Rossin House Hotel (then the Prince George Hotel) in Financial DistrictRossin House Hotel (then the Prince George Hotel)
(Categorized under: Rossin House Hotel )
84 years ago - 1940 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - Walker House Hotel on the south west corner of Front St. W. and York St. in Financial DistrictWalker House Hotel on the south west corner of Front St. W. and York St.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
79 years ago - 1945 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1946 Historic photo from Sunday, June 23, 1946 - Toronto skyline from Queens Quay - Royal York Hotel, Union Station, and the Postal Delivery Building (now the ACC) in Financial DistrictToronto skyline from Queens Quay - Royal York Hotel, Union Station, and the Postal Delivery Building (now the ACC)
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
78 years ago - Sunday, June 23, 1946 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1949 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 20, 1949 - Interior view of the Toronto Stock Exchange trading floor (1937-1978) in Financial DistrictInterior view of the Toronto Stock Exchange trading floor (1937-1978)
75 years ago - Tuesday, September 20, 1949 - Financial District at 130 King Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1950 Historic photo from Monday, June 26, 1950 - Looking across Front St. to the crowds in front of the Royal York Hotel on the day of William Lyon Mackenzie King's funeral in Financial DistrictLooking across Front St. to the crowds in front of the Royal York Hotel on the day of William Lyon Mackenzie King's funeral
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
74 years ago - Monday, June 26, 1950 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1950 Historic photo from Monday, June 26, 1950 - Alternative view of crowds outside the Royal York on the occasion of the funeral of Canada's tenth Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King  in Financial DistrictAlternative view of crowds outside the Royal York on the occasion of the funeral of Canada's tenth Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
74 years ago - Monday, June 26, 1950 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1953 Historic photo from 1953 - Cyclorama building - used by Elgin Motors - 123 Front St. W., south side, west of York St. in Financial DistrictCyclorama building - used by Elgin Motors - 123 Front St. W., south side, west of York St.
71 years ago - 1953 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1954 Historic photo from 1954 - People sitting in Suite 1071, Royal York Hotel in Financial DistrictPeople sitting in Suite 1071, Royal York Hotel
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
70 years ago - 1954 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1954 Historic photo from 1954 - Banquet Hall set with tables and chairs in the Royal York Hotel in Financial DistrictBanquet Hall set with tables and chairs in the Royal York Hotel
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
70 years ago - 1954 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1954 Historic photo from 1954 - Princess Lounge in the Royal York Hotel in Financial DistrictPrincess Lounge in the Royal York Hotel
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
70 years ago - 1954 - Financial District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1956 Historic photo from Saturday, November 24, 1956 - Royal York Hotel hosts 1956 Grey Cup crowds in Toronto in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel hosts 1956 Grey Cup crowds in Toronto
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
68 years ago - Saturday, November 24, 1956 - Financial District
Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -7.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1958 Historic photo from Monday, August 4, 1958 - Royal York Hotel 1958 addition - helped reclaim its title as the largest hotel in the British Empire at the time in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel 1958 addition - helped reclaim its title as the largest hotel in the British Empire at the time
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
66 years ago - Monday, August 4, 1958 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1958 Historic photo from Monday, August 4, 1958 - Royal York Hotel 1958 addition - sign with more details in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel 1958 addition - sign with more details
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
66 years ago - Monday, August 4, 1958 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1965 Historic photo from Tuesday, June 1, 1965 - Queen Mother Elizabeth waving outside the Royal York Hotel in Toronto in 1965 in Financial DistrictQueen Mother Elizabeth waving outside the Royal York Hotel in Toronto in 1965
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
59 years ago - Tuesday, June 1, 1965 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1973 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 24, 1973 - Cleaning the front of the Royal York Hotel as part of the 1973 $13million renovation in Financial DistrictCleaning the front of the Royal York Hotel as part of the 1973 $13million renovation
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
51 years ago - Tuesday, April 24, 1973 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1973 Historic photo from Tuesday, June 26, 1973 - Queen Elizabeth II enters a reception room of the Royal York Hotel last night for a state dinner in Financial DistrictQueen Elizabeth II enters a reception room of the Royal York Hotel last night for a state dinner
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
51 years ago - Tuesday, June 26, 1973 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1973 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 4, 1973 - Model of the Royal Bank Plaza looking at the corner of Bay St. and Wellington St. with Royal Bank vice-president D. W. Bill Morison in Financial DistrictModel of the Royal Bank Plaza looking at the corner of Bay St. and Wellington St. with Royal Bank vice-president D. W. Bill Morison
51 years ago - Tuesday, September 4, 1973 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street s.w. corner at Wellington St.
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
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)
50 years ago - Monday, April 29, 1974 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1975 Historic photo from Monday, February 24, 1975 - Marlene Dietrich live in Toronto in the Royal York Imperial Room in Financial DistrictMarlene Dietrich live in Toronto in the Royal York Imperial Room
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
49 years ago - Monday, February 24, 1975 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1975 Historic photo from Thursday, August 21, 1975 - Royal Bank Plaza construction - south tower at 29 storeys of its eventual 41 and north tower at 19th of its 26 storeys in Financial DistrictRoyal Bank Plaza construction - south tower at 29 storeys of its eventual 41 and north tower at 19th of its 26 storeys
49 years ago - Thursday, August 21, 1975 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1976 Historic photo from Tuesday, February 17, 1976 - Royal Bank Plaza construction in downtown Toronto - progress in Feb 1976 in Financial DistrictRoyal Bank Plaza construction in downtown Toronto - progress in Feb 1976
48 years ago - Tuesday, February 17, 1976 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1976 Historic photo from Thursday, October 7, 1976 - Royal Bank plaza interior - main concourse - 1 of 12 escalators being installed in Royal Bank Plaza in Financial DistrictRoyal Bank plaza interior - main concourse - 1 of 12 escalators being installed in Royal Bank Plaza
48 years ago - Thursday, October 7, 1976 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1976 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 19, 1976 - Royal Bank Plaza interior - Merchants Mall and fountain - one of four opening ceremonies in Financial DistrictRoyal Bank Plaza interior - Merchants Mall and fountain - one of four opening ceremonies
48 years ago - Tuesday, October 19, 1976 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1976 Historic photo from Wednesday, December 29, 1976 - Royal Bank Plaza fountain being lowered into place with a crane - one of North Americas largest fountains at the time in Financial DistrictRoyal Bank Plaza fountain being lowered into place with a crane - one of North Americas largest fountains at the time
48 years ago - Wednesday, December 29, 1976 - Financial District at 200 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1986 Historic photo from Monday, June 30, 1986 - Royal York Hotel lobby in Financial DistrictRoyal York Hotel lobby
(Categorized under: Royal York Hotel )
38 years ago - Monday, June 30, 1986 - Financial District at 100 Front Street West across from Union Station
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)