Historic photos from around Ryerson, Toronto

There are a wonderful set of Toronto historic photos available online, here are all the photos that I could find from around the Ryerson 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.
1856 Historic photo from 1856 - Normal School building : central facade still stands - Gould Street, north-side east of Yonge in RyersonNormal School building : central facade still stands - Gould Street, north-side east of Yonge
(Categorized under: Oldest known Toronto photos --- Schools )
169 years ago - 1856 - Ryerson
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1860 Historic photo from 1860 - Normal School Toronto - looking up the hill in RyersonNormal School Toronto - looking up the hill
(Categorized under: Schools )
165 years ago - 1860 - Ryerson at 50 Gould Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1882 Historic photo from 1882 - Normal School, Gould St., n. side, between Victoria and Church Sts. in RyersonNormal School, Gould St., n. side, between Victoria and Church Sts.
(Categorized under: Schools )
143 years ago - 1882 - Ryerson
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Normal School, Gould Street - now Toronto Metropolitan University (was Ryerson) in RyersonNormal School, Gould Street - now Toronto Metropolitan University (was Ryerson)
(Categorized under: Schools )
114 years ago - 1911 - Ryerson
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Ontario College of Pharmacy building at 44-46 Gerrard St. East (built 1887) in RyersonOntario College of Pharmacy building at 44-46 Gerrard St. East (built 1887)
114 years ago - 1911 - Ryerson
Link to archive record - Map location (From the University of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Cosmopolitan Theatre at Yonge Street and Gould Avenue, Toronto in RyersonCosmopolitan Theatre at Yonge Street and Gould Avenue, Toronto
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
105 years ago - 1920 - Ryerson
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Boys in costumes for a Purim spiel (or Purimshpil, a play) - front steps of Holy Blossom Synagogue (1897-1937) in RyersonBoys in costumes for a Purim spiel (or Purimshpil, a play) - front steps of Holy Blossom Synagogue (1897-1937)
105 years ago - 1920 - Ryerson at 115 Bond Street north of Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from Monday, May 12, 1930 - Magistrate Cohen funeral with honorary pallbearers - outside Holy Blossom Synagogue (1897-1937) in RyersonMagistrate Cohen funeral with honorary pallbearers - outside Holy Blossom Synagogue (1897-1937)
95 years ago - Monday, May 12, 1930 - Ryerson at 115 Bond Street north of Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - Imperial Hotel - 54-58 Dundas St. E., on north-east corner of Dundas and Victoria Lane in RyersonImperial Hotel - 54-58 Dundas St. E., on north-east corner of Dundas and Victoria Lane
(Categorized under: Hotels )
80 years ago - 1945 - Ryerson at 54 Dundas Street East n.e. corner at Victoria Lane
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1949 Historic photo from Monday, August 22, 1949 - Dalhousie Street looking north from Gould Street in RyersonDalhousie Street looking north from Gould Street
76 years ago - Monday, August 22, 1949 - Ryerson
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 18.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1949 Historic photo from Monday, August 22, 1949 - North-eastward view of Yonge Street and Dundas Square in RyersonNorth-eastward view of Yonge Street and Dundas Square
76 years ago - Monday, August 22, 1949 - Ryerson
Max temp: 28.3°C - Min temp: 18.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1949 Historic photo from Thursday, September 22, 1949 - Dalhousie Street looking south from Gerrard Street East in RyersonDalhousie Street looking south from Gerrard Street East
76 years ago - Thursday, September 22, 1949 - Ryerson
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 8.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1950 Historic photo from Tuesday, September 19, 1950 - Dalhousie Street looking south from Gerrard after widening in RyersonDalhousie Street looking south from Gerrard after widening
75 years ago - Tuesday, September 19, 1950 - Ryerson
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 14.4°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1954 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - Bassel's Restaurant - 389 Yonge Street at Gerrard - Raging Tide in the background in RyersonBassel's Restaurant - 389 Yonge Street at Gerrard - Raging Tide in the background
71 years ago - Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - Ryerson at 389 Yonge Street at Gerrard Street
Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1954 Historic photo from Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - South Doorway to Bassel's restaurant at 389 Yonge Street - Billy Duke Quartet in RyersonSouth Doorway to Bassel's restaurant at 389 Yonge Street - Billy Duke Quartet
71 years ago - Wednesday, April 7, 1954 - Ryerson at 389 Yonge Street at Gerrard Street
Max temp: 19.4°C - Min temp: 5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1971 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 4, 1971 - The Edge (Egerton's) - before - still housing in 1971 - Gerrard Street east at Church Street in RyersonThe Edge (Egerton's) - before - still housing in 1971 - Gerrard Street east at Church Street
(Categorized under: The Edge )
54 years ago - Tuesday, May 4, 1971 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner at Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1973 Historic photo from Thursday, November 22, 1973 - Edison Hotel at 335 Yonge and Gould Street - Empress Hotel - built 1888, destoyed in fire 2011 in RyersonEdison Hotel at 335 Yonge and Gould Street - Empress Hotel - built 1888, destoyed in fire 2011
(Categorized under: Hotels )
52 years ago - Thursday, November 22, 1973 - Ryerson at 335 Yonge Street
Max temp: 11.7°C - Min temp: 7.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1975 Historic photo from Tuesday, November 4, 1975 - Columns - St. George's Greek Orthodox church - classic example of a corinthian capital with volutes, acanthus, etc... in RyersonColumns - St. George's Greek Orthodox church - classic example of a corinthian capital with volutes, acanthus, etc...
50 years ago - Tuesday, November 4, 1975 - Ryerson at 120 Bond Street north of Dundas Street East
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1979 Historic photo from Friday, March 23, 1979 - The Police performing live in Toronto at The Edge - Andy Summers playing guitar during The Police Around the World Tour - March 23rd, 1979 in RyersonThe Police performing live in Toronto at The Edge - Andy Summers playing guitar during The Police Around the World Tour - March 23rd, 1979
(Categorized under: The Edge )
46 years ago - Friday, March 23, 1979 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner of Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1979 Historic photo from Friday, March 23, 1979 - The Police performing at The Edge - Sting playing bass during The Police Around the World Tour - March 23rd, 1979 in RyersonThe Police performing at The Edge - Sting playing bass during The Police Around the World Tour - March 23rd, 1979
(Categorized under: The Edge )
46 years ago - Friday, March 23, 1979 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner of Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1979 Historic photo from Friday, March 23, 1979 - The Police performing at The Edge - audio of them playing Next to You - with photo of them backstage with Gary Slaight (standing) and Brian Master in RyersonThe Police performing at The Edge - audio of them playing Next to You - with photo of them backstage with Gary Slaight (standing) and Brian Master
(Categorized under: The Edge )
46 years ago - Friday, March 23, 1979 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner at Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1981 Historic photo from 1981 - The Edge (Egerton's) - signs over the door - distinctive multiple arches still exist today in RyersonThe Edge (Egerton's) - signs over the door - distinctive multiple arches still exist today
(Categorized under: The Edge )
44 years ago - 1981 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner at Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1981 Historic photo from 1981 - Coronet Theatre (originally the Biltmore Savoy Theatre) 1951 to 1980 - Yonge and Gerrard streets in RyersonCoronet Theatre (originally the Biltmore Savoy Theatre) 1951 to 1980 - Yonge and Gerrard streets
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
44 years ago - 1981 - Ryerson at 399 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Gerrard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1981 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 20, 1981 - Bond St Temple boarded up after fire in RyersonBond St Temple boarded up after fire
44 years ago - Tuesday, October 20, 1981 - Ryerson at 103 Bond Street (approx) n.e. corner at Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1981 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 20, 1981 - Bond Street Congregational Church after 1981 fire in RyersonBond Street Congregational Church after 1981 fire
44 years ago - Tuesday, October 20, 1981 - Ryerson at 103 Bond Street (approx.) n.e corner at Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1981 Historic photo from Saturday, November 7, 1981 - Looking north on Bond Street with Bond Street Temple in the foreground, and St. Georges Greek Orthodox church farther north in RyersonLooking north on Bond Street with Bond Street Temple in the foreground, and St. Georges Greek Orthodox church farther north
44 years ago - Saturday, November 7, 1981 - Ryerson at 103 Bond Street (approx.) n.e corner at Dundas Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1982 Historic photo from Tuesday, July 6, 1982 - The Edge (Egerton's) - after - cleaned up about a year after The Edge concert venue closed in RyersonThe Edge (Egerton's) - after - cleaned up about a year after The Edge concert venue closed
(Categorized under: The Edge )
43 years ago - Tuesday, July 6, 1982 - Ryerson at 70 Gerrard Street East n.e. corner at Church Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1983 Historic photo from 1983 - Coronet Theatre and Lindys Restaurant - Yonge and Gerrard in RyersonCoronet Theatre and Lindys Restaurant - Yonge and Gerrard
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
42 years ago - 1983 - Ryerson at 399 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Gerrard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)