Casa Loma

One of Canada's most famous landmarks, Casa Loma, was originally built by financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt along the top of the escarpment that runs just above Davenport Road - the old shoreline of Lake Iroquois. E. J. Lennox was the architect, and construction on the Gothic Revival style castle and other buildings started in 1911. Across the street from the main mansion and gardens are the stables, potting shed, and the Hunting Lodge.

Casa Loma, located at 1 Austin Terrace, in the middle of Spadina Road, is just one of the many estates that have stood along "The Davenport Hill" in Toronto including Spadina House (now the Spadina Museum) just next door.

 
 

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1905 Historic photo from 1905 - E. J. Lennox sketches of workmens cottages at H. M. Pellatt estate - front and side elevations in Casa LomaE. J. Lennox sketches of workmens cottages at H. M. Pellatt estate - front and side elevations
119 years ago - Casa Loma - 1905
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1907 Historic photo from 1907 - Casa Loma construction of foundations seen from tower of stables in Casa LomaCasa Loma construction of foundations seen from tower of stables
117 years ago - Casa Loma - 1907
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Stables at the home of Sir Henry Pellatt - Casa Loma - 1 Austin Terrace in Casa LomaStables at the home of Sir Henry Pellatt - Casa Loma - 1 Austin Terrace
114 years ago - Casa Loma - 1910
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1910 Historic photo from 1910 - Interior view of the Casa Loma stables in Casa LomaInterior view of the Casa Loma stables
114 years ago - Casa Loma - 1910
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Library and Archives Canada)
1911 Historic photo from 1911 - Historic photo of the stables and greenhouses at Casa Loma in Casa LomaHistoric photo of the stables and greenhouses at Casa Loma
113 years ago - Casa Loma - 1911
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1913 Historic photo from Tuesday, November 11, 1913 - Walmer Road north from Davenport Road (Casa Loma stables in background) in Casa LomaWalmer Road north from Davenport Road (Casa Loma stables in background)
111 years ago - Casa Loma - Tuesday, November 11, 1913
Max temp: 1.7°C - Min temp: -2.8°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1916 Historic photo from Wednesday, November 22, 1916 - Casa Loma stone fence along the north side of Davenport Road east from Walmer Road in Casa LomaCasa Loma stone fence along the north side of Davenport Road east from Walmer Road
108 years ago - Casa Loma - Wednesday, November 22, 1916
Max temp: 5.6°C - Min temp: -6.7°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Dining room, Casa Loma in Casa LomaDining room, Casa Loma
110 years ago - Casa Loma - 1914
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Garden party on the grounds outside with Lady Pellatt in the wheelchair in Casa LomaGarden party on the grounds outside with Lady Pellatt in the wheelchair
110 years ago - Casa Loma - 1914
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914 Historic photo from 1914 - Soldiers marching on Walmer Road, past Casa Loma in Casa LomaSoldiers marching on Walmer Road, past Casa Loma
110 years ago - Casa Loma - 1914
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from 1915 - Palm Room or Conservatory, Casa Loma in Casa LomaPalm Room or Conservatory, Casa Loma
109 years ago - Casa Loma - 1915
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915 Historic photo from Tuesday, March 23, 1915 - Spadina Road - Dupont Street subway looking north to Casa Loma in Casa LomaSpadina Road - Dupont Street subway looking north to Casa Loma
109 years ago - Casa Loma - Tuesday, March 23, 1915
Max temp: 9.4°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - View of Casa Loma from tower of stables in Casa LomaView of Casa Loma from tower of stables
104 years ago - Casa Loma - 1920
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1920 Historic photo from 1920 - Horse and rider at Casa Loma, looking s.e. from stable grounds in Casa LomaHorse and rider at Casa Loma, looking s.e. from stable grounds
104 years ago - Casa Loma - 1920
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1922 Historic photo from 1922 - Chimneys and turrets of Casa Loma, from the north in Casa LomaChimneys and turrets of Casa Loma, from the north
102 years ago - Casa Loma - 1922
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1926 Historic photo from Thursday, March 25, 1926 - Yellow coach, model X outside Casa Loma stables and guest house in Casa LomaYellow coach, model X outside Casa Loma stables and guest house
98 years ago - Casa Loma - Thursday, March 25, 1926
Max temp: 5.0°C - Min temp: 1.1°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1936 Historic photo from 1936 - Looking north up to Casa Loma, home of the late Major General Sir Henry M. Pellatt in Casa LomaLooking north up to Casa Loma, home of the late Major General Sir Henry M. Pellatt
88 years ago - Casa Loma - 1936
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1952 Historic photo from Wednesday, October 1, 1952 - Stables - Casa Loma - Austin Terrace, s. side, betw. Walmer & Spadina Roads in Casa LomaStables - Casa Loma - Austin Terrace, s. side, betw. Walmer & Spadina Roads
72 years ago - Casa Loma - Wednesday, October 1, 1952
Max temp: 23.3°C - Min temp: 12.2°C (weather details)
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1953 Historic photo from 1953 - Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, Casa Loma - Austin Terrace, s. side between Walmer & Spadina Rds in Casa LomaSir Henry Mill Pellatt, Casa Loma - Austin Terrace, s. side between Walmer & Spadina Rds
71 years ago - Casa Loma - 1953
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)
1960 Historic photo from 1960 - Casa Loma on the hill, in colour in Casa LomaCasa Loma on the hill, in colour
64 years ago - Casa Loma - 1960
Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1963 Historic photo from 1963 - Christmas lights and decorations at Casa Loma in Casa LomaChristmas lights and decorations at Casa Loma
61 years ago - Casa Loma - 1963
Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1987 Historic photo from Monday, July 20, 1987 - Wedding at Casa Loma - she was in a 17th-century wedding dress, he was in a suit of armor in Casa LomaWedding at Casa Loma - she was in a 17th-century wedding dress, he was in a suit of armor
37 years ago - Casa Loma - Monday, July 20, 1987
Link to archive record - Map location (From the Toronto Public Library)