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