A selection of photos taken in 1955 prior to the widening of Eglinton East.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Yonge and Castlefield/Then and Now
Yonge and Castlefield in 1922. The original unassuming facade of the Capitol Theatre (built 1918). Theatres would often have the lobby on the more expensive retail land (Yonge) with the theatre located behind. This was the case with Loew's stacked theatre at Yonge and Queen.
The film playing is the 1921 silent version of Cappy Ricks.
The film playing is the 1921 silent version of Cappy Ricks.
Eleven years later and the block's been filled in, including an impressive new marquee for the theatre.
Now it's the Capitol Event Theatre.
Now it's the Capitol Event Theatre.
The S/W corner in 1922 with the theatre in the B/G.
A Dominion Tire Store.
The Dominion Tire factory in Kitchener (then Berlin) in 1914.
A historic slideshow of the factory can be seen here.
2010.
This old house remains across the street.
A Dominion Tire Store.
The Dominion Tire factory in Kitchener (then Berlin) in 1914.A historic slideshow of the factory can be seen here.
2010.
This old house remains across the street.Dufferin and Schell/The and Now
The west side of Dufferin looking south from Schell Ave. in the early 60's. This area was originally a small town by the name of Fairbank. The Fairglen Dairy can be seen in the distance.
A brief history of the town can be found here.
A brief history of the town can be found here.
A similar view in 2010.
The Fairglen Dairy on Dufferin looking north from Bowie Ave.
2010.
The Fairglen Dairy on Dufferin looking north from Bowie Ave.
2010.Bathurst and Wilson/Then and Now
The N/E corner of Bathurst and Southbourne in the early 60's.
2010.
A wider shot of the same plaza from across the street with an Aikenhead's Hardware store and a great vintage billboard graphic.
Today.
Today.Dufferin and Lawrence/Then and Now
Looking east along Lawrence across Dufferin in the early 1960's.
2010.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The $23.00 Bicycle/CCM Supercycle
This CCM Supercycle was being thrown out by a neighbour. With some help from Bike Pirates on Bloor and the Community Bicycle Network on Queen, it's been resurrected for a grand total of $23.75 and several hours labour. I haven't hooked up the 3 speed shifter but the bike's been out for a quick run and quite nice as a single speed.
More Old Bicycles Around Town
A Steamliner spotted in the Market.
A Rollfast.
Vintage CCM.
A very original Raleigh Superbe with the Dyno-Hub generator on the front wheel.
The Dyno-Hub.
The Dyno-Hub.
A simple vintage Huffy.
The logo.
The logo.
A Raleigh Tourist, Ladies' version with 28" wheels and rod and lever brakes.
A Raleigh Sports with period paint.
A modified Raleigh Superbe.
More Cool Cars Around Town
A very clean Porche 914 that could be a rare 6 cylinder version.
An early 40's Ford pick up truck spotted on Queen.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Dufferin and Lawrence/Then and Now
The N/W corner in the early 1960's with the old Conroy Hotel in the B/G.
A current view.
The Conroy Hotel was a favourite hangout for students from DeVRY Institute.
An old postcard courtesy of Chuckman's Collection.
The Conroy Hotel was a favourite hangout for students from DeVRY Institute.
An old postcard courtesy of Chuckman's Collection.
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