Richmond and Brant/Then and Now

St Andrews Market, seen here in 1932 just prior to it's demolition stood on the south side of Richmond Street just west of Brant St. Built in 1873 on land set aside in 1837. This building replaced a previous version (1850) that was destroyed by fire. Similar to the St. Lawrence Market and the St. Patrick Market on Queen. The building housed a police station, a community hall, a public library branch, sellers of fresh produce, and even butchers. St Andrews never really caught on with the public and was demolished in 1932.
The Market was replaced by this very attractive Art Deco Public Works Facility.
Another angle looking east.
2010.

Front and Church/Then and Now

A very old photo (circa 1870) of front Street looking towards the St. Lawrence Market, which at this time was Toronto's first City Hall. Note the "Gangs of New York" style top hat.

A similar view in 2011.
Toronto's original City Hall (1845-1899) before it was re-purposed as the St. Lawrence Market.
The coloured centre indicates the remains of the original hall.

The St. Lawrence Market.

St. Lawrence Antique Market- Sundays

Green with envy.

Kind of Blue.
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Mellow Yellow.

Think Pink.

Green and Blue.

Baby Blue.

Black and White.
Every week, without fail this vendor sets up the most beautiful and colour co ordinated display at the St. Lawrence Antique market on Sundays. There's a different theme each week and it's worth a visit. Another vendor specializes in books on Toronto history as well.
More photos to come.....