Historic photos from around Parkdale, Toronto

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

1895 Historic photo from 1895 - Lovers Elm or Trysting tree on the Gwynne Estate in ParkdaleLovers Elm or Trysting tree on the Gwynne Estate
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
129 years ago - 1895 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1895 Historic photo from 1895 - Wrap-around porch and benches on Prof. Gwynne's home on Dufferin St.. in ParkdaleWrap-around porch and benches on Prof. Gwynne's home on Dufferin St..
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
129 years ago - 1895 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1895 Historic photo from 1895 - Watercolour reproduced in Landmarks of Toronto v.3, p.14 of the Gwynne Cottage in ParkdaleWatercolour reproduced in Landmarks of Toronto v.3, p.14 of the Gwynne Cottage
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
129 years ago - 1895 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1898 Historic photo from 1898 - Aerial view of Queen Street subway at Dufferin looking west in ParkdaleAerial view of Queen Street subway at Dufferin looking west
126 years ago - 1898 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1899 Historic photo from Sunday, June 4, 1899 - Dunn Avenue looking south across Grand Trunk Railway crossing in ParkdaleDunn Avenue looking south across Grand Trunk Railway crossing
125 years ago - Sunday, June 4, 1899 - Parkdale
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Edward V. Ransford dining room - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in ParkdaleEdward V. Ransford dining room - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Parkdale at 25 Harvard Ave
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Edward V. Ransford library - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in ParkdaleEdward V. Ransford library - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Parkdale at Harvard Ave
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Edward V. Ransford billiards room - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in ParkdaleEdward V. Ransford billiards room - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Parkdale at 25 Harvard Ave
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Edward V. Ransford hallway and stairs - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in ParkdaleEdward V. Ransford hallway and stairs - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Parkdale at 25 Harvard Ave
Link to archive record - Map location
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Edward V. Ransford kitchen - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue in ParkdaleEdward V. Ransford kitchen - 25 Harvard Avenue per The Toronto City Directory 1903 - Pressed Metal Co 1900 catalogue
124 years ago - 1900 - Parkdale at 25 Harvard Ave
Link to archive record - Map location
1903 Historic photo from 1903 - Parkdale Congregational Church - erected 1885 - Brock Ave., n.w. corner Maple Grove Ave. in ParkdaleParkdale Congregational Church - erected 1885 - Brock Ave., n.w. corner Maple Grove Ave.
121 years ago - 1903 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1903 Historic photo from Thursday, November 12, 1903 - Road work on King Street at Cowan Ave in ParkdaleRoad work on King Street at Cowan Ave
121 years ago - Thursday, November 12, 1903 - Parkdale
Max temp: 11.1°C - Min temp: 2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1904 Historic photo from Thursday, October 6, 1904 - South Parkdale Station in distance beyond Dunn Avenue and Grand Trunk Railway in ParkdaleSouth Parkdale Station in distance beyond Dunn Avenue and Grand Trunk Railway
120 years ago - Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1904 Historic photo from Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Man in hat at the Grand Trunk Railway crossing Dunn Avenue in ParkdaleMan in hat at the Grand Trunk Railway crossing Dunn Avenue
(Categorized under: Portraits )
120 years ago - Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1904 Historic photo from Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Looking north at the Grand Trunk Railway crossing Dunn Avenue in ParkdaleLooking north at the Grand Trunk Railway crossing Dunn Avenue
120 years ago - Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1904 Historic photo from Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Train approaching on Grand Trunk Railway east of Dunn Avenue in ParkdaleTrain approaching on Grand Trunk Railway east of Dunn Avenue
120 years ago - Thursday, October 6, 1904 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Gwynne Estate - children play near a pond with view east to Dufferin Street in ParkdaleGwynne Estate - children play near a pond with view east to Dufferin Street
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
115 years ago - 1909 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - South Parkdale Station in ParkdaleSouth Parkdale Station
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Rail fence that ran along Springhurst Ave at south end of the Gwynne estate in ParkdaleRail fence that ran along Springhurst Ave at south end of the Gwynne estate
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Trysting Tree on the west side of Dufferin St.,between Thorburn & Temple Aves. in ParkdaleTrysting Tree on the west side of Dufferin St.,between Thorburn & Temple Aves.
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - French doors on Dr Gwynne's house (1840's to 1917) in ParkdaleFrench doors on Dr Gwynne's house (1840's to 1917)
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Side of Gwynne Estate house on Dufferin Street in ParkdaleSide of Gwynne Estate house on Dufferin Street
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - One of the last snake fence or split-rail fences in Toronto - Gwynne estate in ParkdaleOne of the last snake fence or split-rail fences in Toronto - Gwynne estate
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Toronto's oldest tree being cut down? (Seems unlikely considering size of 350-400 year old tree in the Annex) in ParkdaleToronto's oldest tree being cut down? (Seems unlikely considering size of 350-400 year old tree in the Annex)
(Categorized under: Gwynne estate and cottage )
114 years ago - 1910 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from Thursday, February 9, 1911 - GTR. South Parkdale right-of-way looking west across Dunn Ave S. Parkdale Station just west of Close Avenue in ParkdaleGTR. South Parkdale right-of-way looking west across Dunn Ave S. Parkdale Station just west of Close Avenue
113 years ago - Thursday, February 9, 1911 - Parkdale
Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -5.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 17, 1914 - Dufferin and Springhurst - empty lot, back of sign in ParkdaleDufferin and Springhurst - empty lot, back of sign
110 years ago - Wednesday, June 17, 1914 - Parkdale
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1919 Historic photo from 1919 - Odeon Theatre,1558 Queen Street West - photo plays - w/ Dentist above in ParkdaleOdeon Theatre,1558 Queen Street West - photo plays - w/ Dentist above
(Categorized under: West end theatres )
105 years ago - 1919 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Cowan Ave. Fire Station in ParkdaleCowan Ave. Fire Station
104 years ago - 1920 - Parkdale
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 28, 1920 - Dunn Avenue bridge with locomotive passing under in ParkdaleDunn Avenue bridge with locomotive passing under
104 years ago - Wednesday, July 28, 1920 - Parkdale
Max temp: 24.4°C - Min temp: 11.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from Saturday, July 11, 1925 - Chartered TTC buses southbound on Dufferin Street at Springhurst Ave for Orange Celebration in ParkdaleChartered TTC buses southbound on Dufferin Street at Springhurst Ave for Orange Celebration
99 years ago - Saturday, July 11, 1925 - Parkdale
Max temp: 31.1°C - Min temp: 17.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1933 Historic photo from Wednesday, May 31, 1933 - 107-109 Cowan Ave in Parkdale107-109 Cowan Ave
91 years ago - Wednesday, May 31, 1933 - Parkdale at 107 Cowan Ave
Max temp: 17.2°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1941 Historic photo from Friday, July 18, 1941 - Trailer - rear 133 and 154 Dunn Avenue in ParkdaleTrailer - rear 133 and 154 Dunn Avenue
83 years ago - Friday, July 18, 1941 - Parkdale at 133 Dunn Avenue
Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - marquee and sign on exterior - 1605 Queen Street W in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - marquee and sign on exterior - 1605 Queen Street W
(Categorized under: West end theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - Concession stand in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - Concession stand
(Categorized under: West end theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1947 Historic photo from Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale Theatre - auditorium, facing screen - opened 1924, closed 1970 in ParkdaleParkdale Theatre - auditorium, facing screen - opened 1924, closed 1970
(Categorized under: West end theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, October 31, 1947 - Parkdale
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)