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Is that a water tower over the Allen Theatre?Mustapha: Thanks for the Tivoli pics. A very dim memory of mine remembers that the theatre was unusual in that one entered at the top level and descended into the theatre (but I may be wrong). I think I saw West Side Story there.
Two other pics, which if one dates them from the movies on the marquees are from 1921 and 1948 respectively:
There's a tea chest in the cart with horse.Here are a couple of additional views of the Land Registry Bldg.
Yes, it looks like one. Tea chests were once very common - my grandfather had a whole shed lined with them where he kept his tools etc.
I see a uniformed gas station attendant.November 16 addition.
Then. Church and Yonge, looking SE. Nov. 1959
Note the "Austin" sign. I guess British cars were a big deal in 1950s Toronto.
Now. October 2010.
Old car I saw last week parked on a lot on Queen street east.
Rear of same. Note dealership where it was sold - on Bay street - just a couple of blocks from our "Austin" dealership.
November 23 addition.
The corner news stands are gone now. I remember when my father worked at the Toronto Star in the 60's there were 5, yes 5 editions a day!
Then. NE corner King and Bay Sep 11, 1953.
Now. November 2010.
That's the Toronto Star building in the centre, inspiration for Clark Kents Daily Planet building. My father worked on the King St side of the 7th floor. I watched the TD buildings slowly obliterate the view of the waterfront.
Charioteer: This looks to be a late 50s era pic of Downtown Toronto noting the cars visible in the parking lot and I also noticed the older Canadian flags flying...
It is hard to believe that at one point the original Commerce Court Building was the tallest building in the British Commonwealth of Nations...LI MIKE
Nice mosaic floor too.January 11 addition.
So, our Goldie happens to be at the SE corner of King and York street in 1969 with a camera handy. He took this picture of the demolition rubble of Rossin House. He posts it here at UT back on December 25 2009.
Thank goodness for the internet. If it didn't exist, Goldie would still be showing the hardcopy to his coffee shop friends; right Goldie?
Online conversation ensues, such as:
Today, January 10 2010 I had a camera handy and came across this in the lobby of 229 Yonge street.
How very interesting that the company - L. D. Caulk - that owned it, is still trading.
http://www.caulk.com/
One Minute Lunch! Way before today's fast "food". Bet it was real.January 21 addition.
Then. Yonge looking SE. Shuter street can be made out in the right distance. The wonderful old office building on the right, 229 Yonge, is the old Ryrie building.
http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/on-line-exhibits/architecture/record-ryrie.aspx
Now. November 2010. I recently posted a picture in this thread of the old safe which resides in the lobby. You can visit and view it - the lobby entrance is behind the silver gray car in the Now picture.
My father wore summer suits, and heavier wool winter suits. This was in the 50's to 70's. Summer was also the time for short sleeve business shirts under the suit jacket.What the heck, I can't pass up an opportunity for clothing advice.
Just a reminder to the men here who will be buying a suit soon.
Firstly: Suit fabrics come in different weights. You can sense some are thicker and heavier when you feel the cloth in the store. Ask yourself if you could wear any suit that you like the looks of in a heat wave. Don't buy on looks alone.
The downside of a lighter weight fabric is that you may be a bit colder in the winter, but I would rather be comfortable in the heat. In the winter you can always add a heavier overcoat.
Secondly: Black suits are sold everywhere and are the go-to colour for most men, especially for those who need or want only one suit. I've seen them worn at weddings, funerals and on business so I know they are popular. The better choice is the deepest navy blue. It's still correct for all occasions. Even for funerals. You're going to have to trust me on this.
Thirdly: Pinstripes are for daytime business wear only. Chalkstripes if you are a "Goodfella" or can carry off a bowler hat.
