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		E. 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		Casa 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		Stables 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		Interior 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 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		Walmer 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		Casa 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		Dining room, Casa Loma 110 years ago - Casa Loma - 1914 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1914		Garden 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		Soldiers 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		Palm Room or Conservatory, Casa Loma 109 years ago - Casa Loma - 1915 Link to archive record - Map location (From the City of Toronto Archives)
1915		Spadina 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		View 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		Horse 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		Chimneys 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		Yellow 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		Looking 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		Stables - 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		Sir 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		Casa Loma on the hill, in colour 64 years ago - Casa Loma - 1960 Link to archive record - Map location (From Archives of Ontario)
1963		Christmas 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		Wedding 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)