Historic photos from around Garden District, Toronto

Also know as Moss Park, the neighbourhood south of Carlton, north of Queen, between Yonge and Sherbourne was renamed the Garden District in 2001. It includes Allan Gardens botanical garden as well as Moss park.

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1845 Historic photo from 1845 - St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral plans and photos in Garden DistrictSt. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral plans and photos
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- St Michaels Cathedral )
179 years ago - 1845 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1865 Historic photo from Thursday, April 27, 1865 - Plan for completion of Tower and Spire St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral - Henry Langley in Garden DistrictPlan for completion of Tower and Spire St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral - Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- St Michaels Cathedral )
159 years ago - Thursday, April 27, 1865 - Garden District
Max temp: 13.9°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1865 Historic photo from Thursday, December 28, 1865 - Completion of pinnacles of St. Michael's Cathedral - Henry Langley in Garden DistrictCompletion of pinnacles of St. Michael's Cathedral - Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings --- St Michaels Cathedral )
159 years ago - Thursday, December 28, 1865 - Garden District
Max temp: 1.7°C - Min temp: -2.8°C - 0.3cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1867 Historic photo from 1867 - Unitarian Church - designed in the neo-Gothic style by William Thomas 1854, demolished 1949 in Garden DistrictUnitarian Church - designed in the neo-Gothic style by William Thomas 1854, demolished 1949
157 years ago - 1867 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1872 Historic photo from Monday, January 15, 1872 - Interior of St. Andrews Church - earlier building southwest corner of Church and Adelaide Streets in Garden DistrictInterior of St. Andrews Church - earlier building southwest corner of Church and Adelaide Streets
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
152 years ago - Monday, January 15, 1872 - Garden District at 67 Adelaide Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1874 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Sketches: Inside and Outside Elevation, spire, etc... of Jarvis Street Baptist Church in Garden DistrictSketches: Inside and Outside Elevation, spire, etc... of Jarvis Street Baptist Church
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
150 years ago - Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Garden District
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1874 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Jarvis Street Baptist Church South Elevation - Henry Langley in Garden DistrictJarvis Street Baptist Church South Elevation - Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
150 years ago - Tuesday, April 28, 1874 - Garden District
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1875 Historic photo from 1875 - Jarvis Street Baptist Church by Henry Langley in Garden DistrictJarvis Street Baptist Church by Henry Langley
(Categorized under: Architectural drawings )
149 years ago - 1875 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1887 Historic photo from 1887 - Sketch of the Horticultural Gardens, pavilion, fountain, and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now Grace Toronto Church) - Carlton Street in Garden DistrictSketch of the Horticultural Gardens, pavilion, fountain, and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now Grace Toronto Church) - Carlton Street
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
137 years ago - 1887 - Garden District at 160 Gerrard Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Steamrollers and crew on Jarvis Street at Wilton Ave (now Dundas) in Garden DistrictSteamrollers and crew on Jarvis Street at Wilton Ave (now Dundas)
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Allan Gardens pavilion (1878-1902); interior full of flowers in Garden DistrictAllan Gardens pavilion (1878-1902); interior full of flowers
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District at 160 Gerrard Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Jarvis Street Collegiate Institute - built 1871, across from Allans Gardens in Garden DistrictJarvis Street Collegiate Institute - built 1871, across from Allans Gardens
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Power lines down, covered in ice - Ontario Street south of Dundas St (was Wilton Avenue) looking north in Garden DistrictPower lines down, covered in ice - Ontario Street south of Dundas St (was Wilton Avenue) looking north
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Bond St. Church, Toronto in Garden DistrictBond St. Church, Toronto
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District at 80 Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - St. Michaels Roman Catholic Cathedral in Garden DistrictSt. Michaels Roman Catholic Cathedral
(Categorized under: St Michaels Cathedral )
134 years ago - 1890 - Garden District at 65 Bond Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1894 Historic photo from 1894 - Massey Hall interior (Shuter St., s.w. corner Victoria St) in Garden DistrictMassey Hall interior (Shuter St., s.w. corner Victoria St)
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres --- Massey Hall )
130 years ago - 1894 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1894 Historic photo from 1894 - Havergal Hall 350 Jarvis Street - Original site of Havergal College in Garden DistrictHavergal Hall 350 Jarvis Street - Original site of Havergal College
(Categorized under: Havergal college )
130 years ago - 1894 - Garden District at 350 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1894 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 11, 1894 - Havergal Hall Pamphlet, 1894: announcing a new Toronto girls' school at 350 Jarvis Street in Garden DistrictHavergal Hall Pamphlet, 1894: announcing a new Toronto girls' school at 350 Jarvis Street
(Categorized under: Havergal college )
130 years ago - Tuesday, September 11, 1894 - Garden District at 354 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1895 Historic photo from 1895 - Pavilion (1879-1902) and fountain in the Horticultural Gardens - now Allan Gardens - Aquatint photogravure in Garden DistrictPavilion (1879-1902) and fountain in the Horticultural Gardens - now Allan Gardens - Aquatint photogravure
129 years ago - 1895 - Garden District at 19 Horticultural Ave at Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Interior of Massey Hall looking out from the stage in Garden DistrictInterior of Massey Hall looking out from the stage
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
124 years ago - 1900 - Garden District at Shuter Street east of Yonge street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Looking from the balcony to the stage and ceiling in Massey Hall in Garden DistrictLooking from the balcony to the stage and ceiling in Massey Hall
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
124 years ago - 1900 - Garden District at Shuter Street east of Yonge street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Northfield House - Rutherford estate built for Oliver Mowat in 1856 - Havergal student residence in Garden DistrictNorthfield House - Rutherford estate built for Oliver Mowat in 1856 - Havergal student residence
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses --- Havergal college )
124 years ago - 1900 - Garden District at 372 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1902 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 5, 1902 - Paderewski playing the piano at Massey Music Hall $1.00 to $2.50 per seat in Garden DistrictPaderewski playing the piano at Massey Music Hall $1.00 to $2.50 per seat
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
122 years ago - Wednesday, March 5, 1902 - Garden District
Max temp: 1.1°C - Min temp: -5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1903 Historic photo from Monday, November 2, 1903 - Manual labour on Wilton Avenue (now Dundas) in Garden DistrictManual labour on Wilton Avenue (now Dundas)
121 years ago - Monday, November 2, 1903 - Garden District
Max temp: 16.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1903 Historic photo from Monday, November 2, 1903 - Dundas and Mutual street - house on left belonged to William Henry Orr, who had Torontos first residential phone number - 3. Only the phone company and police station had numbers before him. in Garden DistrictDundas and Mutual street - house on left belonged to William Henry Orr, who had Torontos first residential phone number - 3. Only the phone company and police station had numbers before him.
121 years ago - Monday, November 2, 1903 - Garden District at 154 Dundas Street East n.e. corner at Mutual Street
Max temp: 16.1°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Southwest corner of Shuter and Bond streets with Massey Hall in background in Garden DistrictSouthwest corner of Shuter and Bond streets with Massey Hall in background
114 years ago - 1910 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Red Mill theater with crowd out front in Garden DistrictRed Mill theater with crowd out front
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
114 years ago - 1910 - Garden District at Yonge Street 183 just north of Queen Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Massey Music Hall exterior, Toronto, Canada (before fire escapes) in Garden DistrictMassey Music Hall exterior, Toronto, Canada (before fire escapes)
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
114 years ago - 1910 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Havergal College Main School (between 1906-1916) in Garden DistrictHavergal College Main School (between 1906-1916)
(Categorized under: Havergal college )
114 years ago - 1910 - Garden District at 350 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1911 Historic photo from Saturday, April 15, 1911 - Sherbourne and Wilton - track construction and house demolition in Garden DistrictSherbourne and Wilton - track construction and house demolition
113 years ago - Saturday, April 15, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Friday, May 5, 1911 - Church Street north at Wilton Street (Dundas Street) Track laying in Garden DistrictChurch Street north at Wilton Street (Dundas Street) Track laying
113 years ago - Friday, May 5, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Friday, May 5, 1911 - Church and Wilton - laying streetcar track in Garden DistrictChurch and Wilton - laying streetcar track
113 years ago - Friday, May 5, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 20.0°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Thursday, May 25, 1911 - Wilton and Church - track construction in Garden DistrictWilton and Church - track construction
113 years ago - Thursday, May 25, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Thursday, May 25, 1911 - Wilton west of Jarvis - track construction in Garden DistrictWilton west of Jarvis - track construction
113 years ago - Thursday, May 25, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 7, 1911 - Wilton Cres. west of Sherbourne -track construction in Garden DistrictWilton Cres. west of Sherbourne -track construction
113 years ago - Wednesday, June 7, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 17.8°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 7, 1911 - All Saints Church in distance at Wilton Cres. east of Sherbourne in Garden DistrictAll Saints Church in distance at Wilton Cres. east of Sherbourne
113 years ago - Wednesday, June 7, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 17.8°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Friday, June 9, 1911 - Wilton and Victoria - streetcar track in Garden DistrictWilton and Victoria - streetcar track
113 years ago - Friday, June 9, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 12.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Sunday, July 16, 1911 - Victoria Street south from Shuter Street in Garden DistrictVictoria Street south from Shuter Street
113 years ago - Sunday, July 16, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 26, 1911 - Shuter and Victoria, paving and street car trackwork in Garden DistrictShuter and Victoria, paving and street car trackwork
113 years ago - Wednesday, July 26, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 9.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 26, 1911 - Victoria and Shuter Streets looking east on Shuter Street in Garden DistrictVictoria and Shuter Streets looking east on Shuter Street
113 years ago - Wednesday, July 26, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 9.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Wednesday, October 11, 1911 - Toronto Garrison Church Parade program - Massey Hall in Garden DistrictToronto Garrison Church Parade program - Massey Hall
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
113 years ago - Wednesday, October 11, 1911 - Garden District
Max temp: 14.4°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1913 Historic photo from 1913 - Girls class at Jarvis Collegiate Institute (1871-1924) Irene Lindala and Impi Svenski were the first Finnish girls in the Institute in Garden DistrictGirls class at Jarvis Collegiate Institute (1871-1924) Irene Lindala and Impi Svenski were the first Finnish girls in the Institute
111 years ago - 1913 - Garden District at 361 Jarvis Street south of Carlton Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Red Mill Theatre, north of Queen Street at 183 Yonge Street in Garden DistrictRed Mill Theatre, north of Queen Street at 183 Yonge Street
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
111 years ago - Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Garden District at Yonge Street 183 just north of Queen Street
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Red Mill Theatre opened 1906 by John Griffin under the name of The Theatorium in Garden DistrictRed Mill Theatre opened 1906 by John Griffin under the name of The Theatorium
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
111 years ago - Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Garden District at Yonge Street 183 just north of Queen Street
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Red Mill Theatre, north of Queen Street on Yonge Street in Garden DistrictRed Mill Theatre, north of Queen Street on Yonge Street
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
111 years ago - Tuesday, April 8, 1913 - Garden District at Yonge Street 183 just north of Queen Street
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Saturday, May 3, 1913 - Allan Gardens - tulip beds, Burns monument in Garden DistrictAllan Gardens - tulip beds, Burns monument
111 years ago - Saturday, May 3, 1913 - Garden District
Max temp: 26.7°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 7, 1913 - Construction on the south west corner of Church and Dundas (then Wilton Ave) in Garden DistrictConstruction on the south west corner of Church and Dundas (then Wilton Ave)
111 years ago - Wednesday, May 7, 1913 - Garden District
Max temp: 15.0°C - Min temp: 4.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 30, 1913 - Bank of Montreal, northeast corner of Queen and Yonge streets in Garden DistrictBank of Montreal, northeast corner of Queen and Yonge streets
111 years ago - Tuesday, December 30, 1913 - Garden District
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Thursday, October 1, 1914 - Wilton Avenue East of Yonge Street with O'Keefe's in background in Garden DistrictWilton Avenue East of Yonge Street with O'Keefe's in background
110 years ago - Thursday, October 1, 1914 - Garden District
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 4, 1915 - 363 Wilton Ave. - curb heaved up by frost in Garden District363 Wilton Ave. - curb heaved up by frost
109 years ago - Tuesday, May 4, 1915 - Garden District
Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 10, 1915 - Carlton St. west from Sherbourne St. with Allan Garden to the left in Garden DistrictCarlton St. west from Sherbourne St. with Allan Garden to the left
109 years ago - Wednesday, November 10, 1915 - Garden District
Max temp: 8.3°C - Min temp: -1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Rialto Theatre, southeast corner of Yonge and Shuter streets in Garden DistrictRialto Theatre, southeast corner of Yonge and Shuter streets
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
108 years ago - Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Garden District
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Rialto Theatre (side) Yonge and Shuter with Power and Weber Eye of God ad in Garden DistrictRialto Theatre (side) Yonge and Shuter with Power and Weber Eye of God ad
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
108 years ago - Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Garden District at 219 Yonge Street s.e. corner at Shuter Street
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Rialto Theatre - Yonge and Shuter Streets - south east corner in Garden DistrictRialto Theatre - Yonge and Shuter Streets - south east corner
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
108 years ago - Thursday, October 5, 1916 - Garden District at 219 Yonge Street s.e. corner at Shuter Street
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Saturday, October 28, 1916 - Wilton (now Dundas) and Jarvis north west corner in Garden DistrictWilton (now Dundas) and Jarvis north west corner
108 years ago - Saturday, October 28, 1916 - Garden District
Max temp: 10.0°C - Min temp: 0.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Monday, October 30, 1916 - Waiting to cross the street at Wilton and Jarvis in Garden DistrictWaiting to cross the street at Wilton and Jarvis
108 years ago - Monday, October 30, 1916 - Garden District
Max temp: 17.8°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 1, 1916 - Slum housing - 263-269 Church Street in Garden DistrictSlum housing - 263-269 Church Street
108 years ago - Wednesday, November 1, 1916 - Garden District
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Friday, April 20, 1917 - Northwest corner Wilton and Victoria in Garden DistrictNorthwest corner Wilton and Victoria
107 years ago - Friday, April 20, 1917 - Garden District
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Friday, April 20, 1917 - Northwest corner Wilton and Victoria in Garden DistrictNorthwest corner Wilton and Victoria
107 years ago - Friday, April 20, 1917 - Garden District
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Sunday, April 29, 1917 - Queen Street West at Bond Street, streetcar tracking machine in Garden DistrictQueen Street West at Bond Street, streetcar tracking machine
107 years ago - Sunday, April 29, 1917 - Garden District
Max temp: 12.2°C - Min temp: 3.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Massey Hall interior looking from the stage out to the audience - Street railway strike meeting in Garden DistrictMassey Hall interior looking from the stage out to the audience - Street railway strike meeting
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
105 years ago - 1919 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from Friday, May 9, 1919 - Dundas Street west from Bond Street to Yonge in Garden DistrictDundas Street west from Bond Street to Yonge
105 years ago - Friday, May 9, 1919 - Garden District
Max temp: 12.8°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from Friday, May 9, 1919 - Bond Street and Dundas Street looking south in Garden DistrictBond Street and Dundas Street looking south
105 years ago - Friday, May 9, 1919 - Garden District
Max temp: 12.8°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Massey Hall interior view of stage in Garden DistrictMassey Hall interior view of stage
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
105 years ago - 1919 - Garden District at Shuter Street east of Yonge street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Metropolitan Church (Queen Street, before the 1928 fire) in Garden DistrictMetropolitan Church (Queen Street, before the 1928 fire)
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
104 years ago - 1920 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - British Welcome & Welfare League, Gerrard and Pembroke streets in Garden DistrictBritish Welcome & Welfare League, Gerrard and Pembroke streets
104 years ago - 1920 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Looking from St. Michaels Cathedral grounds towards Metropolitan Church in Garden DistrictLooking from St. Michaels Cathedral grounds towards Metropolitan Church
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- St Michaels Cathedral )
104 years ago - 1920 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 16, 1921 - Path and flowers in an Allen Gardens greenhouse in Garden DistrictPath and flowers in an Allen Gardens greenhouse
103 years ago - Wednesday, March 16, 1921 - Garden District
Max temp: 8.3°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922 Historic photo from Friday, February 17, 1922 - Cafeteria and carpet cleaning ad on southwest corner Shuter and Church in Garden DistrictCafeteria and carpet cleaning ad on southwest corner Shuter and Church
102 years ago - Friday, February 17, 1922 - Garden District
Max temp: -8.9°C - Min temp: -21.7°C - 0.3cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 18, 1923 - Dundas and George, looking east in Garden DistrictDundas and George, looking east
101 years ago - Wednesday, April 18, 1923 - Garden District
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: 0.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 30, 1923 - Dundas and Bond, looking west in Garden DistrictDundas and Bond, looking west
101 years ago - Wednesday, May 30, 1923 - Garden District
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from Monday, June 1, 1925 - St. Michaels Cathedral, northeast corner of Shuter and Bond streets in Garden DistrictSt. Michaels Cathedral, northeast corner of Shuter and Bond streets
(Categorized under: St Michaels Cathedral )
99 years ago - Monday, June 1, 1925 - Garden District
Max temp: 33.3°C - Min temp: 17.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from Friday, October 23, 1925 - Massey Hall interior during a W. L. M. King meeting in Garden DistrictMassey Hall interior during a W. L. M. King meeting
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
99 years ago - Friday, October 23, 1925 - Garden District
Max temp: 7.8°C - Min temp: -1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1926 Historic photo from 1926 - Massey Hall - Toronto Symphony Orchestra fifth season, 1926-1927 in Garden DistrictMassey Hall - Toronto Symphony Orchestra fifth season, 1926-1927
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
98 years ago - 1926 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1926 Historic photo from Saturday, April 24, 1926 - Baptist Bible Union First Annual Convention, Jarvis Street Baptist Church in Garden DistrictBaptist Bible Union First Annual Convention, Jarvis Street Baptist Church
98 years ago - Saturday, April 24, 1926 - Garden District at 130 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner at Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1928 Historic photo from Friday, August 3, 1928 - Demolishing old Jarvis Collegiate (1871-1924) view from the south in Garden DistrictDemolishing old Jarvis Collegiate (1871-1924) view from the south
96 years ago - Friday, August 3, 1928 - Garden District at 361 Jarvis Street south of Carlton Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1928 Historic photo from Friday, December 14, 1928 - Ho Look Laundry 17-27 Mutual Street, looking south-east in Garden DistrictHo Look Laundry 17-27 Mutual Street, looking south-east
96 years ago - Friday, December 14, 1928 - Garden District at 17 Mutual Street
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Monday, April 15, 1929 - Mrs. W.J. Robinson, 121 Carlton Street, portrait in Garden DistrictMrs. W.J. Robinson, 121 Carlton Street, portrait
95 years ago - Monday, April 15, 1929 - Garden District at 121 Carlton Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Saturday, August 31, 1929 - Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres - (called Loews Theatre at the time) on right - 189 Yonge St looking north from Queen, traffic at 1 p.m in Garden DistrictElgin and Winter Garden Theatres - (called Loews Theatre at the time) on right - 189 Yonge St looking north from Queen, traffic at 1 p.m
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
95 years ago - Saturday, August 31, 1929 - Garden District at 189 Yonge Street
Max temp: 31.1°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 24, 1929 - Jarvis St, north, from Shuter, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm in Garden DistrictJarvis St, north, from Shuter, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm
95 years ago - Tuesday, December 24, 1929 - Garden District
Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -9.4°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 24, 1929 - Shuter St, east from Jarvis, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm, (Way Department) in Garden DistrictShuter St, east from Jarvis, showing condition of roadway after snowstorm, (Way Department)
95 years ago - Tuesday, December 24, 1929 - Garden District
Max temp: -1.1°C - Min temp: -9.4°C - 0.5cm of snowfall (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 29, 1932 - Havergal College front door - 1898 building - 354 Jarvis Street in Garden DistrictHavergal College front door - 1898 building - 354 Jarvis Street
(Categorized under: Havergal college )
92 years ago - Wednesday, June 29, 1932 - Garden District at 354 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1934 Historic photo from Monday, November 5, 1934 - Walnut Hall - 19th century Georgian townhomes 102 - 110 Shuter Street in Garden DistrictWalnut Hall - 19th century Georgian townhomes 102 - 110 Shuter Street
90 years ago - Monday, November 5, 1934 - Garden District
Max temp: 10.6°C - Min temp: 5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1938 Historic photo from Saturday, May 28, 1938 - W. York Laundry at 390-396 Church Street in Garden DistrictW. York Laundry at 390-396 Church Street
86 years ago - Saturday, May 28, 1938 - Garden District
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Avonmore Hotel fire damage - Gerrard and Jarvis streets - A&P and Nicholls Drug Stores on main floor in Garden DistrictAvonmore Hotel fire damage - Gerrard and Jarvis streets - A&P and Nicholls Drug Stores on main floor
(Categorized under: Hotels )
84 years ago - Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Garden District
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1940 Historic photo from Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Avonmore Hotel fire - side entrance, separate for men and ladies in Garden DistrictAvonmore Hotel fire - side entrance, separate for men and ladies
(Categorized under: Hotels )
84 years ago - Saturday, March 16, 1940 - Garden District
Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, November 7, 1947 - People lined up along Shuter Street outside Massey Hall in Garden DistrictPeople lined up along Shuter Street outside Massey Hall
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
77 years ago - Friday, November 7, 1947 - Garden District at Shuter Street west of Victoria St
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1950 Historic photo from Friday, September 22, 1950 - Looking south across Shuter street to Massey Hall with outside fire-escape in Garden DistrictLooking south across Shuter street to Massey Hall with outside fire-escape
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
74 years ago - Friday, September 22, 1950 - Garden District at Shuter Street east of Yonge street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1955 Historic photo from 1955 - MacKenzie House - Greek Revival row-house family home of William Lyon Mackenzie at 82 Bond St in Garden DistrictMacKenzie House - Greek Revival row-house family home of William Lyon Mackenzie at 82 Bond St
69 years ago - 1955 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1956 Historic photo from Monday, November 19, 1956 - Massey Hall Audience - Toronto on Sunday - commissioned by Time Incorporated in Garden DistrictMassey Hall Audience - Toronto on Sunday - commissioned by Time Incorporated
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
68 years ago - Monday, November 19, 1956 - Garden District
Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: 1.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1960 Historic photo from 1960 - Walter Susskind in rehearsal at Massey Hall in Garden DistrictWalter Susskind in rehearsal at Massey Hall
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
64 years ago - 1960 - Garden District at 178 Victoria Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1965 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 7, 1965 - Toronto Labour Temple for sale - 167 Church St. - Moorish Revival built as the Athenaeum Club 1891 in Garden DistrictToronto Labour Temple for sale - 167 Church St. - Moorish Revival built as the Athenaeum Club 1891
59 years ago - Tuesday, September 7, 1965 - Garden District at 167 Church Street
Max temp: 21.1°C - Min temp: 15.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1967 Historic photo from Saturday, December 23, 1967 - Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres - Peter Harris looking into the Winter Garden from the stage - closed since 1928 in Garden DistrictElgin and Winter Garden Theatres - Peter Harris looking into the Winter Garden from the stage - closed since 1928
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
57 years ago - Saturday, December 23, 1967 - Garden District at 189 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1970 Historic photo from 1970 - Four Seasons Motor Hotel - 415 Jarvis Street, north of Carlton Street - designed by Peter Dickinson in Garden DistrictFour Seasons Motor Hotel - 415 Jarvis Street, north of Carlton Street - designed by Peter Dickinson
(Categorized under: Hotels )
54 years ago - 1970 - Garden District at 415 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1972 Historic photo from 1972 - Bond Street Church designed by McCaw and E.J. Lennox in 1879 (The Evangel Temple at the time) in Garden DistrictBond Street Church designed by McCaw and E.J. Lennox in 1879 (The Evangel Temple at the time)
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
52 years ago - 1972 - Garden District at 80 Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1972 Historic photo from 1972 - Corner of Pembroke Street and Dundas Street East, looking south-west - New Service Tea Room in Garden DistrictCorner of Pembroke Street and Dundas Street East, looking south-west - New Service Tea Room
52 years ago - 1972 - Garden District at 247 Dundas Street East at Pembroke Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1972 Historic photo from 1972 - Corner of Jarvis Street and Carlton Street, looking north-west - Landscape painter Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith lived at 336 Jarvis in Garden DistrictCorner of Jarvis Street and Carlton Street, looking north-west - Landscape painter Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith lived at 336 Jarvis
52 years ago - 1972 - Garden District at 336 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1973 Historic photo from Monday, July 16, 1973 - View of the 260 foot St. Michael's spire, looking north from Queen St East ??? in Garden DistrictView of the 260 foot St. Michael's spire, looking north from Queen St East ???
(Categorized under: St Michaels Cathedral )
51 years ago - Monday, July 16, 1973 - Garden District at 200 Church Street n.e. corner at Shuter Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1977 Historic photo from Friday, May 6, 1977 - Jarvis Street, west side, north of Carlton Street - gas station in Garden DistrictJarvis Street, west side, north of Carlton Street - gas station
47 years ago - Friday, May 6, 1977 - Garden District at 336 Jarvis Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1977 Historic photo from Friday, May 6, 1977 - Larrys Hideaway looking west past gas station to Maple Leaf Gardens in distance in Garden DistrictLarrys Hideaway looking west past gas station to Maple Leaf Gardens in distance
(Categorized under: Larrys Hideaway )
47 years ago - Friday, May 6, 1977 - Garden District at 121 Carlton Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1978 Historic photo from 1978 - Teenage Head playing live at Larry's Hideaway - crowd and Frankie Venom in Garden DistrictTeenage Head playing live at Larry's Hideaway - crowd and Frankie Venom
(Categorized under: Larrys Hideaway )
46 years ago - 1978 - Garden District at 121 Carlton Street (now part of Allan Gardens)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1978 Historic photo from 1978 - The Diodes playing live at Larry's Hideaway - OCAD Toronto punk band - John Catto guitarist, Paul Robinson vocals, and Ian Mackay on bass in Garden DistrictThe Diodes playing live at Larry's Hideaway - OCAD Toronto punk band - John Catto guitarist, Paul Robinson vocals, and Ian Mackay on bass
(Categorized under: Larrys Hideaway )
46 years ago - 1978 - Garden District at 121 Carlton Street (now part of Allan Gardens)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1979 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 7, 1979 - St. Michael's Cathedral - view up to window details on the roof in Garden DistrictSt. Michael's Cathedral - view up to window details on the roof
(Categorized under: St Michaels Cathedral )
45 years ago - Wednesday, March 7, 1979 - Garden District at 200 Church Street n.e. corner at Shuter Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1979 Historic photo from Wednesday, March 7, 1979 - Outside view of a rose window in St. Michaels Cathedral in Garden DistrictOutside view of a rose window in St. Michaels Cathedral
(Categorized under: St Michaels Cathedral )
45 years ago - Wednesday, March 7, 1979 - Garden District at 200 Church Street n.e. corner at Shuter Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1980 Historic photo from 1980 - Pembroke Hotel at 117 Pembroke - aka the Downtowner Inn, currently the Pembroke Inn in Garden DistrictPembroke Hotel at 117 Pembroke - aka the Downtowner Inn, currently the Pembroke Inn
(Categorized under: Hotels )
44 years ago - 1980 - Garden District at 117 Pembroke Street south of Gerrard St. East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1980 Historic photo from 1980 - Warwick Hotel, Dundas Street East at Jarvis Street in Garden DistrictWarwick Hotel, Dundas Street East at Jarvis Street
(Categorized under: Hotels )
44 years ago - 1980 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location
1980 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 19, 1980 - Warwick Hotel - interior shots before demolition (Hotel Warwick) in Garden DistrictWarwick Hotel - interior shots before demolition (Hotel Warwick)
(Categorized under: Hotels )
44 years ago - Wednesday, November 19, 1980 - Garden District
Max temp: 3.1°C - Min temp: -1.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1984 Historic photo from Saturday, February 4, 1984 - 247-249 Dundas St E and an awful addition (which remains to this day) in Garden District247-249 Dundas St E and an awful addition (which remains to this day)
40 years ago - Saturday, February 4, 1984 - Garden District at 247 Dundas Street East
Max temp: 2.8°C - Min temp: 0.7°C - 3.2cm of snowfall - 11.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1985 Historic photo from 1985 - Carlton east of Jarvis looking south into Allan Gardens in Garden DistrictCarlton east of Jarvis looking south into Allan Gardens
39 years ago - 1985 - Garden District at 123 Carlton Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1989 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 12, 1989 - Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres - Wizard of Oz designer Astrid Janson in the lobby in Garden DistrictElgin and Winter Garden Theatres - Wizard of Oz designer Astrid Janson in the lobby
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
35 years ago - Tuesday, December 12, 1989 - Garden District at 189 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1994 Historic photo from Friday, June 10, 1994 - Massey Hall - fish-eye lens, all decked out in ribbons for its 100th anniversary in Garden DistrictMassey Hall - fish-eye lens, all decked out in ribbons for its 100th anniversary
(Categorized under: Massey Hall )
30 years ago - Friday, June 10, 1994 - Garden District
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)