A few photos from the York University Archives depicting life on College Street in the 1950's.

A man selling newspapers and Italian magazines.

A shop keeper and saleswomen.

The Royal Theatre (called the Pylon back then)

Under the marquee.

The Studio Theatre at the S/W corner of College and Manning was later known as the Shock Theatre, a punk club.

Coming attractions.


A handbill from the late 70's courtesy of
The Last Pogo.