This former shoe store on Dundas near Dufferin has an arcade display storefront. These are harder and harder to find in the city as interior floor space becomes more valuable. It's now a coffee shop.Sunday, December 26, 2010
Dundas Arcade Store Front
This former shoe store on Dundas near Dufferin has an arcade display storefront. These are harder and harder to find in the city as interior floor space becomes more valuable. It's now a coffee shop.
Unfinished Parkdale Homes
This s a good example of an "Unfinished Semi" located in Parkdale. Quite often a simple box house would be built on the back of the lot with the intention being, that as time and money allowed, a more elaborate and decorative "front" would be added. In this case only the back exists.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
A great photo from the archives looking south down Yonge from Elm in 1950 as the subway construction works it's way north.(Note the crane in the background and Steele's Tavern on the left.)
2010 and we can see the collapsed wall of the old Edison Hotel at the corner of Gould.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
This shot (probably from the mid 80's) shows how vibrant this intersection used to be for music shoppers. The Thriffty's store occupies the former site of Steele's Tavern. The silver car in the foreground is a fairly rare Citroen SM (Maserati) built between 1979-1975.
Now a desolate pit.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
Looking east on Elm towards Yonge in 1952.
The sane view in 2010. Barberian's Steak House on the right has been here since 1958.The entire block from A & A's south is now just a construction pit.
Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
This time looking east down Elm towards Yonge in 1952. A small A&A Records can be seen in the distance.
A little further back from the mid 80's.
2010.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
Another photo from December 1950 showcasing the front of Allen's, "Clothing for the Entire Family".
December 2010.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
Looking west again at the north side of Elm in the mid 80's. The Millwheel was a guitar shop that, as I recall dealt in mostly acoustic instruments, guitars and mandolins etc.
2010 and Mr. Submarine is now Aden's Camera. This photo was taken with a camera purchased there a few years ago.Yonge and Elm/Then and Now
Looking west along Elm from Yonge in 1952. Note the two story arcade entrance of Allen's where merchandise could be prominently displayed.
By 2010 Allen's is long gone and replaced by a Pizza Pizza.
This shot appears to be from the mid 80's when it was a Papaya Hut. The double story entrance relatively intact.
2010Saturday, December 25, 2010
Lonely House on Elm
This forlorn house on Elm just west of Yonge is probably one of the last private homes in the neighbourhood.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Imperial Pub/Then and Now
The Imperial at Dundas and Victoria when it was the Imperial Hotel.
It's been a favourite hang out for students their teachers for years.It's got a great patio.
Queen and Manning/Then and Now
Looking at the south side of Queen from Manning.
Today and not that much has changed....The Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens 1966
The Beatles answer questions at the Hot Stove Lounge August 17, 1966
A news conference, September 7 1964.Not sure who the interviewer is but he's quite aggressive and rude.
I'm surprised that John didn't let him have it.
Pelham Puppets out of England produced these "Musician" puppets during the height of Beatlemania. I received one for Christmas in 1966 or 67 and didn't like it so it was returned to Eatons and exchanged for one of these....
Johnny Speed by Topper Toys.Thursday, December 23, 2010
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.
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.
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