Lost Buildings of Toronto

What happened in Canada in 19 century? 

How do you imagine Toronto 150 years ago?

Here are some pictures from the Toronto Archives.

 

Pavilion, Horticultural Gardens (Toronto, c.1900) Demolished

Heintzman, Gerhard, Limited

Picture, 1907, English

Notes Inscribed in the print, l.c.: Pavilion, Horticultural Gardens.; Letterpress, in dark greyish red ink, u.l.: COMPLIMENTS OF / GERHARD HEINTZMAN, LIMITED / 97 YONGE STREET, / TORONTO.; Inscribed in pencil (by T.A. Reed), u.r.: cir 1895; In pen and black ink, vso t.: Pavillin Horticulturol Gardins

No records of who built it when was built.

 Kids in the field out front of Knox College (1875-1915), 1 Spadina Crescent. Toronto
138 years ago - 1882

 

Osgoode Hall before the dome, between the west wing and library, was removed
(Categorized under: Osgoode Hall )
1852 - City Hall

 

Osgoode Hall Library interior - stereo - Photographed by Armstrong, Beere & Rime, Toronto
(Categorized under: Osgoode Hall )
1859 - City Hall

 Osgoode Hall gates and pedestrians - half-tone photograph
(Categorized under: Ornamental gate --- Osgoode Hall )
  Saturday, April 23, 1870 - City Hall

Osgoode Hall Library with ornate ceiling and fireplace
(Categorized under: Osgoode Hall )
136 years ago - 1884 - City Hall

 The Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) built a grand arch . It was built in 1901, complete with flashing light bulbs, flags and crests, and a crown on the top, and was illuminated at night.  

It originally stood across Bay Street (Terauley Street at the time) at Richmond, just south of City Hall, outside the Temple Building (also known as Foresters' Temple or the the I. O. F. Temple). It was moved to the Exhibition Grounds by 1906. 

Now Demolished 

 Caer Howell Hotel (University Ave. at Orde St.)
(Caer Howell Hotel )
  1900 - Discovery District

Links

http://wholemap.com/historic/toronto.php?neighbourhood=City%20Hall

http://wholemap.com/historic/toronto.php?neighbourhood=Downtown 

http://wholemap.com/historic/toronto.php?neighbourhood

Canadian National Exhibition Toronto, Ont.--Lost Architectural Buildings and Cultural History of Toronto

We Should ask why this concerted effort to destroy old buildings and old architecture of this city?

Who are the peoples behind it?

Are these buildings erased form the public consciousness? 

Canada is a large Country. There is plenty of space. Why not build beside them ? 

Why were these buildings destroyed?

In Europe they would have been rebuilt. Have we lost the ability to build such artistic buildings?

Has the consciousness of people something to do with it?

When people see beauty the spirit is uplifted. Is the reverse also true?

 

On the Terrace showing Manufacturers' and Women Building, Toronto Exhibition by night. Toronto, Ont.- All Buildings demolished

Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd

Picture, 1914,

Grand Plaza, showing Manufacturers' Building, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd

Picture, 1912, English

Medium Printed ephemera. Postcard

Branch Toronto Reference Library

Entrance to Manufacturers' Building, Exhibition, Toronto

H.G.L

Picture, 1910, English

Rights and Licenses Public Domain Medium Printed ephemera. Postcard

C.N.E. Horticultural Building. Demolished , showing south entrance

Pringle & Booth

Picture, 1920, English

 

Crystal Palace - Demolished

C.N.E. Transportation Building Demolished

Pringle & Booth

Picture, 1920, English

 Notes Inscribed in the photograph l.r.; Photographer's stamp on vso. See also TORONTO/C.N.E./BUSINESS MACHINES BUILDING. TEC 21.5A 

Entrance to Grand Stand, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Ltd

Picture, 1910, English

NotesInsc. l.r.: 105948. Insc. vso. Printed in Great Britain. C.N.E. Grandstand (1907-1946)Rights and Licenses Public Domain

 

 

Women's Building (1908) Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1952, English

Notes Salmon's negative envelope & print gave dates June 1952 & July 1952 respectively

 Rights and Licenses Public Domain Medium Film negative Call Number / Accession Number S 1-733

 

Collins Wireless Telephone Exhibit

Unknown

Picture, 1909, English

Notes Copy photograph: E 4-96d. REPRO of E 4-96d. TEC 22A Rights and Licenses Public Domain Medium ½ plate glass copy negative

Branch Toronto Reference Library Location

Baldwin Collection Call Number / Accession Number E 9-251 Small

Horticultural Building -Demolished, looking north

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1952, English

Rights and Licenses Public Domain Medium Film negative Call Number / Accession Number S 1-715B 

 

Horticultural Building - Demolished

Picture, 1928  

 

Horticultural Building - Demolished

 

Dominion and Provincial Government Building, Toronto Exhibition - Demolished

Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd

Picture, 1915, English

 

Government Building - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1913, English 

Entrance to Ontario Government Building, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto. Demolished

EDWARDS, WILLIAM HENRY

Picture, 1928, English

Notes Inscribed in pencil, l.l.: Entrance Ontario Government Building / Canadian National Exhibition / Toronto-Canada; l.r.: W.H. Edwards

Ontario Government Building - Demolished

Pringle & Booth, attributed to

Picture, 1929, English 

Government Building, Toronto Exhibition, Canada - Demolished

Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd

Picture, 1915,

C.N.E., Graphic Art Building Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1900, English 

Art Gallery  - Demolished ( possible same building as Graphic Art Building)

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1952, English 

On the Grand Plaza, Canadian National Exhibition. Toronto, Canada - Fountain Removed

Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited

Picture, 1920, English 

Press Building (1906) - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1953, English 

Canadian National Exhibition. Administration Building - Demolished

Crystal Palace (1879-1906) - Demolished (Mud Flood?)

Esson, James, 1854-1933, attributed to

Picture, 1880, English 

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace (1879-1906) Demolished

Blakey, Joseph Adamson, 1870-1937

Picture, 1905,

Automotive Building - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1956, English 

Automotive Building; Interior - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1954

Scene in front of Manufacturers' Building Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto

Walter M. Lowney Co. of Canada, Limited

Picture, 1906, English 

Another Scene from Manufacturer Building 

Manufacturers Building

Unknown

Picture, 1913

 

CC.N.E. Transportation Building - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1923, English

Notes

Inscribed in the photograph l.r.: X29485. TEC 21.5B

See also TORONTO/C.N.E./BUSINESS MACHINES BUILDING.

Anotherr View of the building

Transportation Building, Industrial Exhibition, Toronto, Canada - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1903, English

Notes

Formerly known as the Crystal Palace (1879-1906)

Other View

Crystal Palace (1879-1906)  - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1884, English

Notes Copy negative shows printed caption below photograph. Copy photos: E 4-95a; B 5-83a.

Perhaps from 'Picturesque Toronto', Toronto, 1885

Coliseum, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont. Demolished

Hornyansky, Nicholas, 1896-1965

Livestock Building - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1913, English 

Electrical Building - Demolished

Railways Building - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1952, English

Notes Building became Hydro Building in 1953, and later became Music Building. See also TORONTO/C.N.E./MUSIC BUILDING See also TORONTO/C.N.E./HYDRO BUILDINGRights and Licenses Public Domain

 

Agricultural Implements Hall, showing Association Offices at right  - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1890,

Transportation Building, Interior - Demolished

Unknown

Picture, 1913, English 

 

Women's Building - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1906, English

Notes

Inscribed by Salmon in dark blue ballpoint pen, vso u.l.: CNE Woman's Building 1906 Shows inscription in the print, l.l.: Galbraith I Photograph Co. / Toronto Can.; The copy negative shows inscription (on mount?) l.r.: WOMAN'S / BUILDING

Grandstand (1907-1946) Demolished

Pringle & Booth, attributed to

Picture, 1920, English 

Band Shell - Demolished

Salmon, James V. (James Victor)

Picture, 1952, English 

 

Band Concert, Toronto Exhibition, Canada

Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd

Picture, 1912