Continuing up the west side of Yonge at Edward in 1950.
The block north of Edward.
The full block. Click on image to see better.Sunday, January 2, 2011
Yonge and Edward 1950
Continuing up the west side of Yonge at Edward in 1950.The block north of Edward.The full block. Click on image to see better.
Yonge and Dundas 1950
Yonge Street looking north from Dundas in 1951.
The N/W corner.
The west side block of Yonge from Dundas to Edwards.Click on image for a better view.
Prior to the construction of the Yonge subway line the city photographed the stores along Yonge to asses any damage claims that might be caused from the build.
This photo has been stitched together form several in the archive.
I wonder what clothes were sold at Coward Clothes...yellow perhaps?
Dundas and Roncesvalles/Then and Now
Looking north on Roncesvalles as it meets Dundas around 1910.
One hundred years later.Silver Rail Revisited
The Silver Rail Tavern and Restaurant was located at the N/E corner of Yonge and Shuter and closed in 1997.
Another postcard from Chuckman's collection showing the restaurant that was located in the basement. There are several other postings on this site about the Silver Rail. Use the search box to find.
I was there the night it closed and was one of the last to leave. I also managed to buy two of the wall sconces the next week at the fixture sale.
1980's.Yonge Street in the 70's
We can date these photos by the films that are playing at the theatres.At the Downtown, Dr. Phibes Rises Again starring Vincent Price, 1972.
This theatre was built 1n 1948 and closed in 1972. The Dundas Square building now occupies the site.
The Godfather, 1972. This was the last film to be shown at the Imperial before it was converted to a Multiplex.
The Elgin's marquee says closed for renovations.....There's an excellent article on the Yonge Street strip here at Silent Toronto.
A great postcard from Chuckman's showing the strip at night. Chuckman's Postcard Collection is a fantastic online resourse.
Another great postcard from Chuckman's, Yonge looking south from Gould, late 60's.
This block opposite Shuter will soon be demolished to make room for the new Eaton Center.That's the Mason Riech Building in the center.
An ad from 1914.
An ad for the Imperial from 1945.Lauren Bacall was only 17 when she made this film.
Spadina and Dundas/Then and Now
The N/W corner of Spadina and Dundas as seen in Feb. 1911. At this time, this portion of Dundas Street was called St. Patrick Street.
One hundred years later.......
On this fire insurance map (1910) you can see St. Patrick Street labeled.Saturday, January 1, 2011
Bay and Edwards/Then and Now
The S/E corner of Bay and Edwards in 1923.Note the billboard for Sellers Gough Furs. This company is still in business with a shop in Yorkville.
A few changes here....Yonge and Edward/Then and Now
Looking west along Edward from Yonge 1952. The Olympia Bowling alley is now the World's Biggest Book Store. The Moffat stove on the billboard is the same stove we have in our house.
2010.
Built to last.
Queen and Bathurst/Then and Now
Queen and Euclid/Then and Now
This is actually two photos from the archives stitched together. The left side is from 1941 and the right side from 1910 or so. There is a previous post on this block here.
The same corner today.Vintage News Stands 1937
This stand on the S/E corner of College and Bathurst sells the Star.
This one on the N/E corner sells the Telegram. Note the very modern Art Deco drug store facade.Warburton Ford on Manning/Then and Now
Warburton Ford on Manning just north of Bloor in the late 1940's. That's a great sign.The Monarch brand was exclusive to Canada and really just a lower priced Mercury.
Today.
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Ontario Cottage on Manning/Then and Now
This little house on Manning north of Queen was in need of serious repair in the spring of 1940.
Less than a year later it was fixed up.
And still stands today.
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