The recent launch of Old Toronto by Sidewalk Labs lets Torontonians explore the plethora of photographs of the Toronto Archives using an interactive tool that locates where the photographs originated.  It is amazing how much Toronto has changed and it leaves us yearning for more awnings over retail!

We thought we’d share a few of our favourites…

The bustling intersection of Yonge and King circa 1911

Onslaught of billboards at Yonge and Dundas in 1926

Rush hour at Yonge and Eglinton from 1929

The 1911 rural splendour of St. Clair West and Spadina

Wide open University Avenue in 1936

A fresh snowfall at Queen and Spadina in 1914

Yonge Street south of Bloor in 1938

Bay Street looking north at Richmond.  The ornately crowned arch was built by the Independent Order of Forester’s to commemorate the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901.

Visit https://oldtoronto.sidewalklabs.com/ to explore the whole city and see what has changed in your neighbourhood!