Monday, February 14, 2011

Queen and Triller/Then and Now

The south side of Queen opposite Triller Avenue in Parkdale in the late 1890's.
This could be the spot...

Front and Church/Then and Now

A very old photo (circa 1870) of front Street looking towards the St. Lawrence Market, which at this time was Toronto's first City Hall. Note the "Gangs of New York" style top hat.
A similar view in 2011.
Toronto's original City Hall (1845-1899) before it was re-purposed as the St. Lawrence Market.
The coloured centre indicates the remains of the original hall.

The St. Lawrence Market.

Front and Church/Then and Now

The south side of front from Wellington looking towards the St. Lawrence Market in 1915.
The same in 2011.
A composite of the two.

Lower Church/Then and Now

Looking south down Lower Church from Front Street in 1915. Note the proximity of the lake and ships to the Esplanade.
The same view in 2010.
A composite of the two photos.