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Poster from Lowe's Theatre
Catching a movie starring "America's sweetheart". But we know she was Canadian, eh?
Lowe's Theatre was at Queen and Yonge, and was later known as the Elgin.
Lowe's Theatre was at Queen and Yonge, and was later known as the Elgin.
Yonge Street looking south from south of Bloor Street
An early view of Yonge Street, looking south from Bloor. Where is all the traffic?
Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
Eglinton subway station, 1954
Looking north from Yonge Street to Eglinton Avenue.
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Courtesy of Toronto Public LIbrary
Queen West at the turn of the century.
Trendy Queen West before the trend. This view is from the southeast corner of Bay Street.
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Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
The streetcar heading north on Yonge Street, 1954
This view is looking south from Wellesley Street.
Does anyone remember when the streetcar ran along Yonge Street?
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Does anyone remember when the streetcar ran along Yonge Street?
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Yonge Street looking south from just above Davenport Road
Just off in the distance is the future home of the Toronto Reference Library.
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Courtesy of Toronto Public Library
West side of Yonge Street, looking south from above Lawrence
Advertising blast from the past... back in the day, when Brylcream was a true commodity.
Subdivision plan, Deer Park, 1885
Subdivision plan: Lot 21, Concession III (Yonge St. — Deer Park), 1885
The Ontario Industrial Loan & Investment Company acquired 22 acres of land and divided it into building lots, which were offered for sale in 1885.
The Rapid growth of…
Map of the property of the Honourable J.S. Macaulay, 1845
This map shows the property of John Simcoe Macaulay in 1845. During his lifetime he donated this property to the of Holy Trinity Church. The Church of the Holy Trinity still stands behind the Eaton Centre. John Simcoe Macaulay (1791-1855) was named…
Trade card for John Brimer, Merchant Tailors, 188-.
This is an advertising cardfor John Brimer's firm of merchant tailors. His business was located at 202 & 204 Yonge Street.