Historic photos from around Yorkville, Toronto

The Yorkville coat of arms (brewer, brick maker, anvil, wood-plane, and sheep in the center) reflects the early character of the area. Yorkville was created as a residential suburb of Toronto in 1830 by Joseph Bloor and William Botsford Jarvis. The area grew, and by 1853 the population exceeded 1,000 people, large enough that it could be incorporated as the Village of Yorkville. The Potters Field cemetery, north east of Yonge and Bloor, was closed in 1870, with the remains moved to the Toronto Necropolis and Mount Pleasant cemetery. On Februrary 1st, 1883 the City of Toronto annexed the area, renaming it St. Paul's Ward.

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1850 Historic photo from 1850 - Pencil sketch of the H.B. Williams 'Yorkville Buss Line' coach in front of the Red Lion Hotel - John Ross Robertson Collection in YorkvillePencil sketch of the H.B. Williams 'Yorkville Buss Line' coach in front of the Red Lion Hotel - John Ross Robertson Collection
175 years ago - 1850 - Yorkville at 767 Yonge Street just north of Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1860 Historic photo from 1860 - Opening of the first rail line north of Bloor - Yonge St. looking n. from n. of Asquith Ave. - Yorkville Town Hall in YorkvilleOpening of the first rail line north of Bloor - Yonge St. looking n. from n. of Asquith Ave. - Yorkville Town Hall
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
165 years ago - 1860 - Yorkville at 773 Yonge Street north of Asquith Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1865 Historic photo from 1865 - Joseph Bloor brewery, n. of Bloor St. E., between Mount Pleasant Rd. & Sherbourne St. in YorkvilleJoseph Bloor brewery, n. of Bloor St. E., between Mount Pleasant Rd. & Sherbourne St.
160 years ago - 1865 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1870 Historic photo from 1870 - Horse drawn trolley (with ad for Elias Rogers & Co. coal & wood) outside Yorkville Town Hall with Street Railway Depot sign over the door in YorkvilleHorse drawn trolley (with ad for Elias Rogers & Co. coal & wood) outside Yorkville Town Hall with Street Railway Depot sign over the door
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
155 years ago - 1870 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1875 Historic photo from 1875 - Jesse Ketchum School c.1875 - Alexander Muir was principal 1871-2 in YorkvilleJesse Ketchum School c.1875 - Alexander Muir was principal 1871-2
(Categorized under: Schools )
150 years ago - 1875 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1885 Historic photo from 1885 - Red Lion Hotel showing sign out front and horse and sleigh in YorkvilleRed Lion Hotel showing sign out front and horse and sleigh
140 years ago - 1885 - Yorkville at 767 Yonge Street just north of Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1886 Historic photo from 1886 - The Red Lion Inn, opened ca 1810 - where the Albert Britnell's bookstore then stood in YorkvilleThe Red Lion Inn, opened ca 1810 - where the Albert Britnell's bookstore then stood
139 years ago - 1886 - Yorkville at 767 Yonge Street just north of Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1893 Historic photo from 1893 - View of Yonge Street, looking north from Scollard Street, Toronto in YorkvilleView of Yonge Street, looking north from Scollard Street, Toronto
132 years ago - 1893 - Yorkville at 819 Yonge Street (approx) at Scollard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1900 Historic photo from 1900 - Yorkville Town Hall interior - council room in use as Toronto Public Library in YorkvilleYorkville Town Hall interior - council room in use as Toronto Public Library
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
125 years ago - 1900 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1905 Historic photo from 1905 - Margaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression in YorkvilleMargaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression
120 years ago - 1905 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1906 Historic photo from 1906 - Yorkville Town Hall tower - painting from Yonge Street, west side, opposite Collier St in YorkvilleYorkville Town Hall tower - painting from Yonge Street, west side, opposite Collier St
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
119 years ago - 1906 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Yorkville Town Hall, Yonge St., w. side, opposite Collier St. built 1860 by architect William Hay and apprentice Henry Langley in YorkvilleYorkville Town Hall, Yonge St., w. side, opposite Collier St. built 1860 by architect William Hay and apprentice Henry Langley
118 years ago - 1907 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Yorkville Town Hall looking west from Collier St in YorkvilleYorkville Town Hall looking west from Collier St
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
118 years ago - 1907 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1908 Historic photo from 1908 - Margaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression built 1905 by W.R. Mead at 38 1/2 North St in YorkvilleMargaret Eaton School of Literature and Expression built 1905 by W.R. Mead at 38 1/2 North St
(Categorized under: Schools )
117 years ago - 1908 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1909 Historic photo from 1909 - Jesse Ketchum School office and teacher in YorkvilleJesse Ketchum School office and teacher
(Categorized under: Schools )
116 years ago - 1909 - Yorkville at 61 Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Lennox Hotel with illuminated sign - Yonge St. e. side, south of present Church St. in YorkvilleLennox Hotel with illuminated sign - Yonge St. e. side, south of present Church St.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
115 years ago - 1910 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Bismarck Avenue entrance of Parker's Dye Works - men and horse drawn cart in YorkvilleBismarck Avenue entrance of Parker's Dye Works - men and horse drawn cart
115 years ago - 1910 - Yorkville at 791 Yonge Street south of Yorkville Ave.
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Jesse Ketchum School classroom - interior in YorkvilleJesse Ketchum School classroom - interior
(Categorized under: Schools )
113 years ago - 1912 - Yorkville at 61 Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1912 Historic photo from 1912 - Painting of St. Paul's Hall (previously the Yorkville Town Hall) in YorkvillePainting of St. Paul's Hall (previously the Yorkville Town Hall)
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
113 years ago - 1912 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1912 Historic photo from Monday, September 9, 1912 - Historic map of Bloor and Bay Street for Terauley Street Widening - Charles St. and St. Mary in YorkvilleHistoric map of Bloor and Bay Street for Terauley Street Widening - Charles St. and St. Mary
113 years ago - Monday, September 9, 1912 - Yorkville
Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 16.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1917 Historic photo from Monday, November 5, 1917 - Wellesley Public School, St. Vincent Street (now Bay Street), and St. Albans Street (now Wellesley Street West) in YorkvilleWellesley Public School, St. Vincent Street (now Bay Street), and St. Albans Street (now Wellesley Street West)
(Categorized under: Schools )
108 years ago - Monday, November 5, 1917 - Yorkville at 955 Bay Street n.e. corner at Wellesley Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1917 Historic photo from Saturday, November 17, 1917 - Masonic master lays cornerstone for Masonic Temple in 1917, Yonge Street and Davenport Road in YorkvilleMasonic master lays cornerstone for Masonic Temple in 1917, Yonge Street and Davenport Road
108 years ago - Saturday, November 17, 1917 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Old residence, south side of Bloor Street West between Bay and Yonge in YorkvilleOld residence, south side of Bloor Street West between Bay and Yonge
105 years ago - 1920 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from Monday, February 2, 1920 - Westminster Church fire aftermath - news reel - Bloor East at Park Road in YorkvilleWestminster Church fire aftermath - news reel - Bloor East at Park Road
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
105 years ago - Monday, February 2, 1920 - Yorkville at 117 Bloor Street East at Park Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1920 Historic photo from Monday, February 2, 1920 - Westminster United Church after Jan 30th 1920 fire in YorkvilleWestminster United Church after Jan 30th 1920 fire
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
105 years ago - Monday, February 2, 1920 - Yorkville at 121 Bloor Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from Monday, February 2, 1920 - Westminster (Presbyterian) Church, fire ruins, 49 Bloor east. Toronto, Ont in YorkvilleWestminster (Presbyterian) Church, fire ruins, 49 Bloor east. Toronto, Ont
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
105 years ago - Monday, February 2, 1920 - Yorkville at 121 Bloor Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1920 Historic photo from Monday, February 2, 1920 - Westminster Church fire - bystanders looking at frozen Church in YorkvilleWestminster Church fire - bystanders looking at frozen Church
(Categorized under: Churches and other places of worship )
105 years ago - Monday, February 2, 1920 - Yorkville at 121 Bloor Street East
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1921 Historic photo from 1921 - Lynhurst (sic) Hospital - Torontos Best Equipped Private Hospital at the time - expanded to Mount Sinai Hospital in YorkvilleLynhurst (sic) Hospital - Torontos Best Equipped Private Hospital at the time - expanded to Mount Sinai Hospital
104 years ago - 1921 - Yorkville at 100 Yorkville Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1921 Historic photo from Friday, March 4, 1921 - Margaret Eaton School, North Street (now Bay Street) in YorkvilleMargaret Eaton School, North Street (now Bay Street)
(Categorized under: Schools )
104 years ago - Friday, March 4, 1921 - Yorkville
Max temp: -5.0°C - Min temp: -13.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from Friday, March 4, 1921 - 52 North Street - Terauley Street Extension in Yorkville52 North Street - Terauley Street Extension
104 years ago - Friday, March 4, 1921 - Yorkville at 52 North Street
Max temp: -5.0°C - Min temp: -13.9°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1921 Historic photo from Friday, April 1, 1921 - 51 Yorkville Avenue near Bay - Terauley Street Extension in Yorkville51 Yorkville Avenue near Bay - Terauley Street Extension
104 years ago - Friday, April 1, 1921 - Yorkville at 51 Yorkville Ave
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: -3.3°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1924 Historic photo from 1924 - Yorkville coat or arms - brewer, brick maker, anvil, wood-plane, and sheep in the center in YorkvilleYorkville coat or arms - brewer, brick maker, anvil, wood-plane, and sheep in the center
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
101 years ago - 1924 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1924 Historic photo from 1924 - Yorkville heraldry above the rose window on Yorkville Town Hall - burnt down in 1941 in YorkvilleYorkville heraldry above the rose window on Yorkville Town Hall - burnt down in 1941
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
101 years ago - 1924 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1924 Historic photo from Tuesday, March 4, 1924 - No. 83-85 Bloor Street West in YorkvilleNo. 83-85 Bloor Street West
101 years ago - Tuesday, March 4, 1924 - Yorkville
Max temp: 4.4°C - Min temp: 0.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1925 Historic photo from 1925 - The Masonic Temple just after opening - Italian Renaissance Revival Style by architect W. J. Sparling in Yorkville The Masonic Temple just after opening - Italian Renaissance Revival Style by architect W. J. Sparling
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
100 years ago - 1925 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1927 Historic photo from Friday, July 1, 1927 - No. 5 steamer in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West at Bellair Street in YorkvilleNo. 5 steamer in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West at Bellair Street
98 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville
Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Friday, July 1, 1927 - No. 3 hose and chemical wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street in YorkvilleNo. 3 hose and chemical wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street
98 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville
Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1927 Historic photo from Friday, July 1, 1927 - No. 8 hose wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street in YorkvilleNo. 8 hose wagon in Centennial Parade, Bloor Street West seen from Bellair Street
98 years ago - Friday, July 1, 1927 - Yorkville
Max temp: 30.6°C - Min temp: 20.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1929 Historic photo from 1929 - Bloor Street West, south side, looking east from Avenue Road in YorkvilleBloor Street West, south side, looking east from Avenue Road
96 years ago - 1929 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from 1930 - Mosher's on Bay Street south of Bloor in YorkvilleMosher's on Bay Street south of Bloor
95 years ago - 1930 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1930 Historic photo from Thursday, September 18, 1930 - Lennox Hotel - 831 Yonge Street at Church - Central Shoe repair and Gibbons & Co Grocers in YorkvilleLennox Hotel - 831 Yonge Street at Church - Central Shoe repair and Gibbons & Co Grocers
(Categorized under: Hotels )
95 years ago - Thursday, September 18, 1930 - Yorkville at 831 Yonge Street
Max temp: 21.7°C - Min temp: 12.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1932 Historic photo from 1932 - Sir William Mulock house at 71 Avenue Road Between Yorkville and Webster Ave. in YorkvilleSir William Mulock house at 71 Avenue Road Between Yorkville and Webster Ave.
93 years ago - 1932 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1933 Historic photo from 1933 - Yorkville Town Hall painted in 1933 by Nicholas Hornyansky (1896-1965) in YorkvilleYorkville Town Hall painted in 1933 by Nicholas Hornyansky (1896-1965)
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
92 years ago - 1933 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1935 Historic photo from 1935 - University Theatre on Bloor Street - ad for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935 film) in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre on Bloor Street - ad for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935 film)
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
90 years ago - 1935 - Yorkville at 100 Bloor Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1938 Historic photo from Thursday, January 13, 1938 - Snow and Duckworths Furs on Avenue Road looking north from Yorkville Avenue in YorkvilleSnow and Duckworths Furs on Avenue Road looking north from Yorkville Avenue
87 years ago - Thursday, January 13, 1938 - Yorkville
Max temp: 0.0°C - Min temp: -5.0°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1941 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 26, 1941 - St. Paul's Hall after November 1941 fire in YorkvilleSt. Paul's Hall after November 1941 fire
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
84 years ago - Wednesday, November 26, 1941 - Yorkville at 773 Yonge Street north of Asquith Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1941 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 26, 1941 - Back of St. Pauls Hall after November 1941fire in YorkvilleBack of St. Pauls Hall after November 1941fire
(Categorized under: Yorkville Town Hall )
84 years ago - Wednesday, November 26, 1941 - Yorkville at 854 Yonge Street west side across from Collier Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1945 Historic photo from 1945 - Babloor Hotel - 1163-1167 Bay St., east side, between Charles St. W. and Bloor St. W. in YorkvilleBabloor Hotel - 1163-1167 Bay St., east side, between Charles St. W. and Bloor St. W.
(Categorized under: Hotels )
80 years ago - 1945 - Yorkville at 1163 Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1948 Historic photo from Friday, November 5, 1948 - University Theatre marquee and sign for Joan of Arc with Ingrid Bergman in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre marquee and sign for Joan of Arc with Ingrid Bergman
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948 Historic photo from Friday, November 5, 1948 - University Theatre on Bloor Street - sitting area and balcony in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre on Bloor Street - sitting area and balcony
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948 Historic photo from Friday, November 5, 1948 - University Theatre - seating area with window still open to street in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre - seating area with window still open to street
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1948 Historic photo from Friday, November 5, 1948 - University Theatre - auditorium and balcony in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre - auditorium and balcony
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
77 years ago - Friday, November 5, 1948 - Yorkville
Max temp: 18.3°C - Min temp: 10.6°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1952 Historic photo from 1952 - Yorkville Baptist Church - became Salvation Army barracks (later receiving home) ca 1887-ca 1947; Rent-A-Car Building from ca 1947 in YorkvilleYorkville Baptist Church - became Salvation Army barracks (later receiving home) ca 1887-ca 1947; Rent-A-Car Building from ca 1947
73 years ago - 1952 - Yorkville at 916 Yonge Street north of Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1954 Historic photo from Monday, February 15, 1954 - Wellesley Public School at Bay and Wellesley - run as a school from 1874 to 1956 in YorkvilleWellesley Public School at Bay and Wellesley - run as a school from 1874 to 1956
(Categorized under: Schools )
71 years ago - Monday, February 15, 1954 - Yorkville at 955 Bay Street n.e. corner at Wellesley Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1959 Historic photo from 1959 - The Concert Hall and gas station at Yonge and Church and Davenport in Yorkville The Concert Hall and gas station at Yonge and Church and Davenport
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
66 years ago - 1959 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street looking east along Church to Yonge St
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1959 Historic photo from Friday, November 20, 1959 - Canadian Tire gas bar with butterfly canopy - Yonge Street and Church Street in YorkvilleCanadian Tire gas bar with butterfly canopy - Yonge Street and Church Street
66 years ago - Friday, November 20, 1959 - Yorkville
Max temp: 3.9°C - Min temp: -2.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1960 Historic photo from 1960 - Piccadilly Club - interior with piano, stage, and dancefloor - 53 Avenue Road in YorkvillePiccadilly Club - interior with piano, stage, and dancefloor - 53 Avenue Road
65 years ago - 1960 - Yorkville at 53 Avenue Road at Lowther Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1963 Historic photo from 1963 - Piccadilly Club exterior with white picket fence - 53 Avenue Road in Yorkville in YorkvillePiccadilly Club exterior with white picket fence - 53 Avenue Road in Yorkville
62 years ago - 1963 - Yorkville at 53 Avenue Road east side at Lowther Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1965 Historic photo from Saturday, May 29, 1965 - Riverboat entrance downstairs in Yorkville in 1965 - Gord Lightfoot coming next in YorkvilleRiverboat entrance downstairs in Yorkville in 1965 - Gord Lightfoot coming next
(Categorized under: Live music )
60 years ago - Saturday, May 29, 1965 - Yorkville at 134 Yorkville Ave east of Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1965 Historic photo from Wednesday, June 2, 1965 - Riverboat coffee house - Harry Belafonte in front of distinctive porthole window in YorkvilleRiverboat coffee house - Harry Belafonte in front of distinctive porthole window
(Categorized under: Live music )
60 years ago - Wednesday, June 2, 1965 - Yorkville at 134 Yorkville Ave east of Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1965 Historic photo from Tuesday, December 21, 1965 - Riverboat coffee house - The Dirty Shames in performance in Yorkville - Carol Robinson singing with washboard in YorkvilleRiverboat coffee house - The Dirty Shames in performance in Yorkville - Carol Robinson singing with washboard
(Categorized under: Live music )
60 years ago - Tuesday, December 21, 1965 - Yorkville at 134 Yorkville Ave just east of Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1966 Historic photo from Saturday, November 5, 1966 - Yorkville in the 1960s - looking north on Avenue Road to Elgin Ave in YorkvilleYorkville in the 1960s - looking north on Avenue Road to Elgin Ave
59 years ago - Saturday, November 5, 1966 - Yorkville at 66 Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1966 Historic photo from Saturday, November 5, 1966 - St. Paul's Avenue Road church - playing guitar looking south to Yorkville in YorkvilleSt. Paul's Avenue Road church - playing guitar looking south to Yorkville
59 years ago - Saturday, November 5, 1966 - Yorkville at 121 Avenue Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1967 Historic photo from Wednesday, September 27, 1967 - Tina Turner live on stage in Toronto at Club 888 in 1967 in YorkvilleTina Turner live on stage in Toronto at Club 888 in 1967
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
58 years ago - Wednesday, September 27, 1967 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1967 Historic photo from Wednesday, September 27, 1967 - Tina Turner singing live on stage in Toronto at Club 888 (the Concert Hall) in 1967 in YorkvilleTina Turner singing live on stage in Toronto at Club 888 (the Concert Hall) in 1967
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
58 years ago - Wednesday, September 27, 1967 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1967 Historic photo from Monday, December 18, 1967 - Mynah Bird coffeehouse - topless Wyche and The Remnants - her guitar was considered clothing in YorkvilleMynah Bird coffeehouse - topless Wyche and The Remnants - her guitar was considered clothing
(Categorized under: Live music )
58 years ago - Monday, December 18, 1967 - Yorkville at 114 Yorkville Ave n.e. corner at Hazelton Ave.
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1969 Historic photo from Thursday, May 1, 1969 - University Theatre (1949-1986) on Bloor Street West, north side, between Bellair Street and Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre (1949-1986) on Bloor Street West, north side, between Bellair Street and Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
56 years ago - Thursday, May 1, 1969 - Yorkville at 100 Bloor Street West
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1969 Historic photo from Monday, May 19, 1969 - The Who live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (9 audio tracks) in YorkvilleThe Who live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (9 audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
56 years ago - Monday, May 19, 1969 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1969 Historic photo from Saturday, May 24, 1969 - Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (17 audio tracks) in YorkvilleFrank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention live in Toronto at the Rockpile in 1969 (17 audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
56 years ago - Saturday, May 24, 1969 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location
1969 Historic photo from Monday, September 15, 1969 - Silent Cinema - 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies - 1926 Don Juan was played on opening night in YorkvilleSilent Cinema - 46-seat theatre devoted exclusively to silent movies - 1926 Don Juan was played on opening night
(Categorized under: Midtown theatres )
56 years ago - Monday, September 15, 1969 - Yorkville at 133 Avenue Road just south of Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1970 Historic photo from Wednesday, July 1, 1970 - Sutton Place hotel - driveway and entrance - Bay and Wellesley - opened 1967 in YorkvilleSutton Place hotel - driveway and entrance - Bay and Wellesley - opened 1967
(Categorized under: Hotels )
55 years ago - Wednesday, July 1, 1970 - Yorkville
Max temp: 26.1°C - Min temp: 17.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1971 Historic photo from Friday, March 26, 1971 - Mynah Bird coffeehouse in Yorkville - daytime picket in YorkvilleMynah Bird coffeehouse in Yorkville - daytime picket
(Categorized under: Live music )
54 years ago - Friday, March 26, 1971 - Yorkville at 114 Yorkville Ave n.w. corner at Hazelton Ave.
Link to archive record - Map location (From York University Archives)
1971 Historic photo from Tuesday, July 27, 1971 - Tranquility Bay store window - 690 Yonge Street, south of St. Mary in YorkvilleTranquility Bay store window - 690 Yonge Street, south of St. Mary
54 years ago - Tuesday, July 27, 1971 - Yorkville at 690 Yonge Street
Max temp: 22.2°C - Min temp: 12.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1976 Historic photo from 1976 - Yorkville streetlife - Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible in front of L'Aiglon french restaurant and Tavern at 121 Yorkville Avenue in YorkvilleYorkville streetlife - Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible in front of L'Aiglon french restaurant and Tavern at 121 Yorkville Avenue
49 years ago - 1976 - Yorkville at 121 Yorkville Ave south end of Hazelton Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1978 Historic photo from Thursday, February 9, 1978 - A display of African face masks at the Marianne Friedland Gallery at 122 Scollard St in 1978 in YorkvilleA display of African face masks at the Marianne Friedland Gallery at 122 Scollard St in 1978
47 years ago - Thursday, February 9, 1978 - Yorkville at 122 Scollard Street just west of Hazelton Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1981 Historic photo from Tuesday, May 26, 1981 - Mira Godard Gallery on Hazelton Ave in Yorkville in YorkvilleMira Godard Gallery on Hazelton Ave in Yorkville
44 years ago - Tuesday, May 26, 1981 - Yorkville at 22 Hazelton Ave at Scollard Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1981 Historic photo from Sunday, June 21, 1981 - Iron Maiden live on at Toronto's Concert Hall on June 21, 1981 in YorkvilleIron Maiden live on at Toronto's Concert Hall on June 21, 1981
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
44 years ago - Sunday, June 21, 1981 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport
Link to archive record - Map location
1981 Historic photo from Saturday, August 29, 1981 - Robbie Leslie poster - Ripped - eleven till dawn at the Concert Hall in YorkvilleRobbie Leslie poster - Ripped - eleven till dawn at the Concert Hall
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
44 years ago - Saturday, August 29, 1981 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1982 Historic photo from Friday, October 29, 1982 - The Spoons live on stage the Concert Hall in Toronto on October 29th, 1982 in YorkvilleThe Spoons live on stage the Concert Hall in Toronto on October 29th, 1982
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
43 years ago - Friday, October 29, 1982 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport
Link to archive record - Map location
1983 Historic photo from 1983 - University Theatre on Bloor St. showing Return of the Jedi (opened 1949, closed 1986) in YorkvilleUniversity Theatre on Bloor St. showing Return of the Jedi (opened 1949, closed 1986)
(Categorized under: Downtown theatres )
42 years ago - 1983 - Yorkville
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1984 Historic photo from 1984 - Streets of Toronto - The Shuffle Demons busking at Yonge and Bloor - Stich Wynston, Mike Murley, Dave Parker and Richard Underhill in YorkvilleStreets of Toronto - The Shuffle Demons busking at Yonge and Bloor - Stich Wynston, Mike Murley, Dave Parker and Richard Underhill
(Categorized under: Live music )
41 years ago - 1984 - Yorkville at 741 Yonge Street n.e. corner at Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1985 Historic photo from Friday, August 16, 1985 - R.E.M live on stage at the Concert Hall in Toronto in 1985 (28 live audio tracks) in YorkvilleR.E.M live on stage at the Concert Hall in Toronto in 1985 (28 live audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall --- Live music )
40 years ago - Friday, August 16, 1985 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1988 Historic photo from Saturday, January 2, 1988 - George Bowling house - 113 Hazelton Ave - built in 1880 in YorkvilleGeorge Bowling house - 113 Hazelton Ave - built in 1880
37 years ago - Saturday, January 2, 1988 - Yorkville
Max temp: -3.9°C - Min temp: -8.5°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From Collations Flickr stream)
1990 Historic photo from Friday, February 2, 1990 - Toronto Hebrew Maternity and Convalescent Hospital (1923) renamed Mount Sinai Hospital in 1924 - can still see the roof and chimney of original 1871 house in YorkvilleToronto Hebrew Maternity and Convalescent Hospital (1923) renamed Mount Sinai Hospital in 1924 - can still see the roof and chimney of original 1871 house
35 years ago - Friday, February 2, 1990 - Yorkville at 100 Yorkville Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1990 Historic photo from Monday, November 12, 1990 - Iggy Pop live in Toronto at the Concert Hall in 1990 - Brick By Brick Tour (1.5 hour audio) in YorkvilleIggy Pop live in Toronto at the Concert Hall in 1990 - Brick By Brick Tour (1.5 hour audio)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
35 years ago - Monday, November 12, 1990 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1990 Historic photo from Sunday, November 25, 1990 - Jane's Addiction live in Toronto in 1990 at the Concert Hall (1+ hour audio track) in YorkvilleJane's Addiction live in Toronto in 1990 at the Concert Hall (1+ hour audio track)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
35 years ago - Sunday, November 25, 1990 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1991 Historic photo from Monday, September 2, 1991 - Gallery Hittite - a Scollard St. art gallery, like many in Yorkville, in a converted house in YorkvilleGallery Hittite - a Scollard St. art gallery, like many in Yorkville, in a converted house
34 years ago - Monday, September 2, 1991 - Yorkville at 107 Scollard Street east of Hazelton Ave
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1992 Historic photo from Saturday, April 4, 1992 - Pearl Jam live in Toronto in 1992 at the Concert Hall (15 live audio tracks) in YorkvillePearl Jam live in Toronto in 1992 at the Concert Hall (15 live audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
33 years ago - Saturday, April 4, 1992 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1992 Historic photo from Monday, April 13, 1992 - Bjork of The Sugarcubes live on stage in 1992 at the Concert Hall in YorkvilleBjork of The Sugarcubes live on stage in 1992 at the Concert Hall
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
33 years ago - Monday, April 13, 1992 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1992 Historic photo from Thursday, October 15, 1992 - Sonic Youth live at the Concert Hall in Toronto in 1992 (17 live audio tracks) in YorkvilleSonic Youth live at the Concert Hall in Toronto in 1992 (17 live audio tracks)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
33 years ago - Thursday, October 15, 1992 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1993 Historic photo from Monday, January 25, 1993 - Ned's Atomic Dustbin live at Toronto's Concert Hall in 1993 (1 hour audio) in YorkvilleNed's Atomic Dustbin live at Toronto's Concert Hall in 1993 (1 hour audio)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
32 years ago - Monday, January 25, 1993 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
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1993 Historic photo from Friday, April 16, 1993 - The Pursuit of Happiness (TPOH) live in Toronto at the Concert Hall in 1993 including a medley of covers (1+ hour audio track) in YorkvilleThe Pursuit of Happiness (TPOH) live in Toronto at the Concert Hall in 1993 including a medley of covers (1+ hour audio track)
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
32 years ago - Friday, April 16, 1993 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport Road
Link to archive record - Map location
1993 Historic photo from Wednesday, October 6, 1993 - Green Day live on stage at the Concert Hall in Toronto on October 6th, 1993 in YorkvilleGreen Day live on stage at the Concert Hall in Toronto on October 6th, 1993
(Categorized under: Concert hall )
32 years ago - Wednesday, October 6, 1993 - Yorkville at 888 Yonge Street n.w. corner at Davenport
Link to archive record - Map location
1994 Historic photo from 1994 - Windsor Arms Hotel - south of Bloor in Yorkville, Toronto at 18 St. Thomas - built 1927 in YorkvilleWindsor Arms Hotel - south of Bloor in Yorkville, Toronto at 18 St. Thomas - built 1927
(Categorized under: Hotels --- King Edward Hotel )
31 years ago - 1994 - Yorkville at 18 St. Thomas Street south of Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1994 Historic photo from Tuesday, October 25, 1994 - Three-storey townhouse at 83 Scollard St. in Yorkville - new occupants in 1994 in YorkvilleThree-storey townhouse at 83 Scollard St. in Yorkville - new occupants in 1994
31 years ago - Tuesday, October 25, 1994 - Yorkville at 83 Scollard Street west of Bay Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
2004 Historic photo from Wednesday, September 1, 2004 - Windsor Arms Hotel with 1990's condo tower addition in YorkvilleWindsor Arms Hotel with 1990's condo tower addition
(Categorized under: Hotels )
21 years ago - Wednesday, September 1, 2004 - Yorkville at 18 St. Thomas Street south of Bloor Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
2015 Historic photo from Friday, December 11, 2015 - Moses Staunton Buildings - 840 Yonge Street - boarded up before condo and redevelopment in YorkvilleMoses Staunton Buildings - 840 Yonge Street - boarded up before condo and redevelopment
10 years ago - Friday, December 11, 2015 - Yorkville at 840 Yonge Street west side between Yorkville Ave and Cumberland Street
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)