Historic photos from around Riverdale park, Toronto

On either side of the Don River, just south of Bloor Street and the Danforth, is Riverdale Park. Divided by the Don Valley Parkway (DVP), Riverdale Park East has a running track, three soccer fields, and a baseball diamond. This half of the park was originally owned by John Scadding (who's 1840 cabin from this area was moved to the CNE grounds). It has long been a popular tobogganing site in the winter, and has been used for military parades as well as sports. Riverdale Park West is directly south of the Toronto Necropolis Cemetery, with the Riverdale Farm (previously the Riverdale Zoo) on the far west side of the park

List of all areas in Toronto or take a look at the historic photos by date. A subset of the photos have also been arranged by subject.

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1872		Henry Langley sketch: Chapel, Superintendants Lodge and Toronto Necropolis; elevations, plans and sections (Categorized under: Architectural drawings ) 149 years ago - 1872 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1878		Castle Frank history - from the book Toronto of Old 143 years ago - 1878 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location
1878		Drumsnab Estate overlooking the Don River from the book Toronto of Old 143 years ago - 1878 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location
1899		After the breaking up of the Don River : entrance to Rosedale Creek sewer 122 years ago - Friday, February 24, 1899 - Riverdale park Max temp: -3.3°C - Min temp: -11.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1900		After the breakup of the Don River looking north from Gerrard Street bridge showing flooding 121 years ago - Friday, February 9, 1900 - Riverdale park Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: -6.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1907		Carrying dynamite to blow up Riverdale Park, Broadview Avenue 114 years ago - 1907 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		Standing on the bridge over the Don looking west to Riverdale park 109 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		Riverdale Park : looking north on east side of Don River 109 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		Riverdale Park : looking northwest from near Gerrard St 109 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		Riverdale Zoo Park : duck pond when nearly dry 109 years ago - Saturday, May 11, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 8.3°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912		General view of Riverdale Park east side of Don river and playing field 109 years ago - Saturday, November 9, 1912 - Riverdale park Max temp: 8.9°C - Min temp: 2.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913		Riverdale Park free skating rink with the Necropolis in the background 108 years ago - 1913 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		Winter tobogganing along Broadview 107 years ago - Saturday, January 17, 1914 - Riverdale park Max temp: 0.6°C - Min temp: -10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		Group of men on site, from Drumsnab Road 107 years ago - Friday, July 10, 1914 - Riverdale park Max temp: 29.4°C - Min temp: 16.1°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917		Riverdale Park foot bridge looking west, (Watchmans House left corner) 104 years ago - Friday, June 1, 1917 - Riverdale park Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 11.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922		Riverdale Zoo Park - waterfowl in the lower pond 99 years ago - Friday, May 12, 1922 - Riverdale park Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1922		Riverdale Park - panorama looking east 99 years ago - Saturday, May 13, 1922 - Riverdale park Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 7.8°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1923		The elephants at the Riverdale Zoo, Toronto 98 years ago - 1923 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1924		Panorama of lawn tennis courts in Riverdale Park, east side 97 years ago - Saturday, August 16, 1924 - Riverdale park Max temp: 22.8°C - Min temp: 13.9°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925		Riverdale Park - looking north-east across the duck pond 96 years ago - 1925 - Riverdale park Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1925		Riverdale Zoo enclosures (Motor Coach Department) 96 years ago - Friday, May 29, 1925 - Riverdale park Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 10.0°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1926		Polar bear cubs, Riverdale Zoo 95 years ago - Wednesday, May 26, 1926 - Riverdale park Max temp: 16.7°C - Min temp: 6.7°C (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1955		Necropolis Cemetery - High Victorian Gothic architecture by Henry Langley - 200 Winchester St. 66 years ago - Sunday, December 25, 1955 - Riverdale park Max temp: 2.2°C - Min temp: -1.7°C - 4.0cm of snow on the ground (weather details) Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)