Sorauren and Wabash/Then and Now

Looking east along Wabash from Sorauren in the early 1950's with the Linseed Oil Mill to the right.

2010.

Looking north on Sorauren across Wabash and the TTC depot.

Today.
The abandoned factory as it appears today.

Circle Theatre Yonge Street/Then and Now

Queen and Roncesvalles/Then and Now

Looking east across Roncesvalles on Queen in 1923.

2010.

This Must be Progress/Parliament Street 1971

I've posted this photo previously but here is the article that went with it from the Toronto Star 1971. Click on the image to see a larger version.

St. James Town is the largest high-rise community in Canada. It consists of 19 high-rise buildings (14 to 32 stories). These massive residential towers were built in the 1960s. Approximately 17,000 people live in the neighbourhood's 19 apartment towers, making it Canada's most densely populated community, and one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods anywhere in North America.

St. James Town is one of Toronto's poorest neighbourhoods.

Bloor and Keele/Then and Now

Looking west along Bloor across Keele in the winter of 1915.

A similar view today.

Bloor and High Park/Then and Now

Taken in 1920, this photo shows the north side of Bloor just west of High Park.

The same two houses today.

Bloor and Jane/Then and Now

Looking east along Bloor towards Jane in 1943.

Today.

Richmond and Peter Street/Then and Now

This block of townhouses on Richmond (1944) would soon be demolished and replaced by the building seen below.

Today.
This row of homes (a twin of those demolished) survives just to the east.

King and John/Then and Now

Looking west across John Street in the early 1960's. Farb's car wash on the N/W corner was knocked down in the early 90's and the site remained a parking lot until the Bell Lightbox was built last year. Note the neon sign.

Last year during construction.

Leader Lane/Then and Now

Leader Lane, looking south in 1920.Named after the The Toronto Leader newspaper who's offices were located here between 1852 and 1878.The remaining building is home to the Tom Jones Steakhouse which opened in 1966.

A similar view in 2010.

New Toronto Derelict Buiding/Hydro Station

This building on Birmingham Street west of Islington has scene better days but could be re-purposed. Formally a Toronto Hydro Sub-Station it was built in 1919.

Check it Out!

A short film by Sheridan's ATVF Production Design students.

Cool Video by Phillip Scott Johnson

Scarlett Road/Then and Now Part 2

Looking north up Scarlett Road at East Drive in the early 1960's.

The same view today. Everything on the right side of the photo was demolished to build the apartment buildings.

Scarlett Road/Then and Now

Looking south down Scarlett road from Cynthia in the early 1960's.

The same view in 2010.

Farmhouse Survivor-Evans Ave.

As seen in 1977.

Today.
This stone farmhouse on the south side of Evans Ave. across from Sherway Gardens has survived relatively intact despite being surrounded by high rise apartments.

Vintage Pyrex Bowls

Vintage ad. A complete set of nesting bowls for $2.95.

The pink set is quite rare.

Here's another ad for the popular Pyrex Primary Nesting bowls from the 1950's.

A very good site re: Pyrex Bowls.
These can be found around town for between $25.00-$60.00 a set.
There's often a couple of sets at the St. Lawrence Antique Market on Sundays.
Note: NEVER put these in the dishwasher as the colours will turn cloudy.

This poor soul is obviously obsessed with Pyrex and needs in-depth psychological analysis.
A rare pastel set from the 1960's.

Farmhouse Survivor/Eglington West

This survivor is now surrounded by fast food joints and strip malls.

Satellite Motel/Cambridge/Then and Now

The Satellite Motel in the 1960's.

This 50's motel is in Cambridge, Ontario and still has it's rocket proudly on display.

Another Farmhouse Survivor

This one's in Etobicoke near Eglington and Royal York.

Royal York and Dundas/Then and Now

Humbertown Plaza in the early 1960's.
Note the blue Chevrolet Corvair.

Today.

A wide shot from Royal York Road.