Historic photos from around South Hill, Toronto

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

 
 

1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Lodge at Benvenuto - Avenue Road, w. side, s. of Edmund Ave in South HillLodge at Benvenuto - Avenue Road, w. side, s. of Edmund Ave
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Benvenuto in the snow - built for Simeon Janes in South HillBenvenuto in the snow - built for Simeon Janes
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Bas relief, art, and fountain in the conservatory at Benvenuto in South HillBas relief, art, and fountain in the conservatory at Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Dining room at Benvenuto - one of the tapestries is 'Winter' 11'6" x 6'-2" -11'-7 1/2 x 2'6" in South HillDining room at Benvenuto - one of the tapestries is 'Winter' 11'6" x 6'-2" -11'-7 1/2 x 2'6"
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Wonderful carved doors upstairs in Benvenuto - interior photo in South HillWonderful carved doors upstairs in Benvenuto - interior photo
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Ornate woodwork in a grand hallway of Benvenuto just west of Avenue Road in South HillOrnate woodwork in a grand hallway of Benvenuto just west of Avenue Road
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Looking s. from S. H. Janes Benvenuto - Avenue Rd. at left, Cottingham St. running across centre in South HillLooking s. from S. H. Janes Benvenuto - Avenue Rd. at left, Cottingham St. running across centre
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Looking down from the stairs to fireplace and rugs - Benvenuto interior in South HillLooking down from the stairs to fireplace and rugs - Benvenuto interior
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Music room at Benvenuto - piano, guitar, and music stand in South HillMusic room at Benvenuto - piano, guitar, and music stand
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1890 Historic photo from 1890 - Billiards room in Benvenuto in South HillBilliards room in Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
134 years ago - 1890 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Creek running under Poplar Plains Road in South HillCreek running under Poplar Plains Road
117 years ago - 1907 - South Hill at 57 Poplar Plains Road (approximately)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Women standing by creek and bridge near Poplar Plains Road in South HillWomen standing by creek and bridge near Poplar Plains Road
117 years ago - 1907 - South Hill at 57 Poplar Plains Road (approximately)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Path leading up to Benvenuto on the west side of Avenue Road in South HillPath leading up to Benvenuto on the west side of Avenue Road
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
115 years ago - 1909 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Garden at Benvenuto with path and fountain in South HillGarden at Benvenuto with path and fountain
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
114 years ago - 1910 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Women on the paths and steps of the garden at Benvenuto in South HillWomen on the paths and steps of the garden at Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
114 years ago - 1910 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Avenue Road Hill, looking south to Queens Park in South HillAvenue Road Hill, looking south to Queens Park
114 years ago - 1910 - South Hill at 398 Avenue Raod
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Ardenvohr - Dyce W. Saunders house built 1906 - 213 Poplar Plains Road at Clarendon Ave. - Eden Smith Architect in South HillArdenvohr - Dyce W. Saunders house built 1906 - 213 Poplar Plains Road at Clarendon Ave. - Eden Smith Architect
(Categorized under: Estates and Houses )
114 years ago - 1910 - South Hill at 213 Poplar Plains Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Noel Marshall, Lady Mann, Mrs. McGregor Young, and other women outside Benvenuto in South HillNoel Marshall, Lady Mann, Mrs. McGregor Young, and other women outside Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
114 years ago - 1910 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Iron gates at Benvenuto on Avenue Road - the home of Sir William MacKenzie in South HillIron gates at Benvenuto on Avenue Road - the home of Sir William MacKenzie
(Categorized under: Benvenuto --- Ornamental gate )
113 years ago - 1911 - South Hill at 398 Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Side view of Benvenuto showing brick construction in South HillSide view of Benvenuto showing brick construction
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
113 years ago - 1911 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Group with fortune teller at a Benvenuto garden party in South HillGroup with fortune teller at a Benvenuto garden party
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
112 years ago - 1912 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from 1913 - Women in costume with baskets of flowers - standing in front of Benvenuto in South HillWomen in costume with baskets of flowers - standing in front of Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
111 years ago - 1913 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Avenue Road hill looking south from Benvenuto - no cars on Sunday due to gas rationing during WWI in South HillAvenue Road hill looking south from Benvenuto - no cars on Sunday due to gas rationing during WWI
110 years ago - 1914 - South Hill at 398 Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Thursday, June 1, 1916 - Dancers in Greek costume at a garden party at Benvenuto - Sir William Mackenzies residence in South HillDancers in Greek costume at a garden party at Benvenuto - Sir William Mackenzies residence
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
108 years ago - Thursday, June 1, 1916 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1916 Historic photo from Thursday, June 1, 1916 - Dancers in Greek costume with Benvenuto in the background in South HillDancers in Greek costume with Benvenuto in the background
(Categorized under: Benvenuto )
108 years ago - Thursday, June 1, 1916 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1918 Historic photo from Thursday, April 11, 1918 - Corner of Warren Rd and Clarendon Ave - looking west in South HillCorner of Warren Rd and Clarendon Ave - looking west
106 years ago - Thursday, April 11, 1918 - South Hill at 65 Clarendon Ave south end of Warren Road
Max temp: 5.6°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1918 Historic photo from Thursday, April 11, 1918 - Corner Warren Road and Clarendon Ave looking east in South HillCorner Warren Road and Clarendon Ave looking east
106 years ago - Thursday, April 11, 1918 - South Hill at 65 Clarendon Ave south end of Warren Road
Max temp: 5.6°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1918 Historic photo from Thursday, April 11, 1918 - Corner Warren and Clarendon looking south in South HillCorner Warren and Clarendon looking south
106 years ago - Thursday, April 11, 1918 - South Hill at 65 Clarendon Ave south end of Warren Road
Max temp: 5.6°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 - Main entrance court of the Claridge Apartments (1 Clarendon Ave. at Avenue Road) in South HillMain entrance court of the Claridge Apartments (1 Clarendon Ave. at Avenue Road)
97 years ago - 1927 - South Hill
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from 1927 - Claridge Apartments distinctive rectangular oriel window ledge and balcony detail overlooking Avenue Road in South HillClaridge Apartments distinctive rectangular oriel window ledge and balcony detail overlooking Avenue Road
97 years ago - 1927 - South Hill at 1 Clarendon Ave s.w. corner at Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1934 Historic photo from 1934 - Benvenuto Gates on Avenue Rd., w. side, s. of Edmund Ave.; gates, looking w., St. Edmund Apartments (7 Edmund Ave.) in background in South HillBenvenuto Gates on Avenue Rd., w. side, s. of Edmund Ave.; gates, looking w., St. Edmund Apartments (7 Edmund Ave.) in background
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate )
90 years ago - 1934 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1934 Historic photo from 1934 - Looking west through a side gate at Benvenuto in South HillLooking west through a side gate at Benvenuto
(Categorized under: Benvenuto --- Ornamental gate )
90 years ago - 1934 - South Hill at 1 Benvenuto Place
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library Still not back as of March 2024)
1937 Historic photo from Saturday, September 11, 1937 - Looking south at the Avenue Road bottleneck from St. Clair Avenue West in South HillLooking south at the Avenue Road bottleneck from St. Clair Avenue West
87 years ago - Saturday, September 11, 1937 - South Hill at 468 Avenue Road At St Clair Ave West
Max temp: 20.6°C - Min temp: 13.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)