Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

[Mustapha]

April 17 addition.




Yonge and Finch for the next few days.


And away we go.


All Then pictures taken in 1972. All Now pictures taken in April 2011.



Looking N at the NW corner.

 

[DSC]

Can the Toronto transit buffs tell us if any original paving stones between streetcar tracks remain? They were murder to drive on. .

It's a small stretch but I know of the streetcar east and south turn from Dundas to Victoria and vice versa that goes under the archway at the (new) City TV Building. The track there is due to be replaced in 2012 so it will presumably go then.

 

[Anna]

April 17 addition.




Yonge and Finch for the next few days.


And away we go.


All Then pictures taken in 1972. All Now pictures taken in April 2011.



Looking N at the NW corner.

Isn't the story that the Wimpy's Burgers/Dairy Bar was originally a McDonalds?

And Mustapha, I hate to tell you this but this is what I found when I looked it up
http://urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?6656-Yonge-Finch-Old-vs-New

 

[Mustapha]

It's a small stretch but I know of the streetcar east and south turn from Dundas to Victoria and vice versa that goes under the archway at the (new) City TV Building. The track there is due to be replaced in 2012 so it will presumably go then.

Ah. worth a look for old times sake then. Thanks DSC.

 

[Mustapha]

Isn't the story that the Wimpy's Burgers/Dairy Bar was originally a McDonalds?

And Mustapha, I hate to tell you this but this is what I found when I looked it up
http://urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?6656-Yonge-Finch-Old-vs-New

Thanks Anna. I remember that excellent thread now. Still, many digital bytes gave up their lives for my pictures so I will post them. Here they are all in one go.

 

[cfloryan]

Hold on a second, is this street paved with wood? Or are those thin concrete beams??

 

[Edward Skira]

A very young Ed grew up in this area and remembers these scenes quite well. Thanks for the memories.

 

[Earlscourt_Lad]

40 years at least then for the pharmacy. A long long time for an independently operated business. I wonder if a UTer in the neighbourhood could possibly drop in and ask about the continuity.

I worked with a gentleman who, as a young lad, delivered on bicycle for them back in the early 1950's. So it's at least 50-60+ years.

 

[Earlscourt_Lad]

April 15 addition.

Then. "1911. Fairbank Twp. View is looking north from Rochdale Avenue. Harvie Avenue is on left. Nairn Avenue is on right. Rowntree Creek runs through centre of photograph. Prospect Cemetery is upper left."


Just to simplify things: those two houses I've circled in red are actually on the north side Rochdale Avenue. We are looking directly north.

Should've said you were in the neighbourhood (this is about 150 yards from my house. I'd've had you over for tea and shown you around.

 

[Anna]

Definitely worthwhile - Beckers & Cadet Cleaners together again...

Thanks Anna. I remember that excellent thread now. Still, many digital bytes gave up their lives for my pictures so I will post them. Here they are all in one go.

The MT: T&N discussion from about a year ago about this house was mentioned in 'North Toronto Today'.

 

[Songbird]

40 years at least then for the pharmacy. A long long time for an independently operated business. I wonder if a UTer in the neighbourhood could possibly drop in and ask about the continuity.

I've been in the neighbourhood about 30 years, what would you like to know?

 

[Mustapha]

A very young Ed grew up in this area and remembers these scenes quite well. Thanks for the memories.

You're welcome, and, looking at the Wimpys reminds me that several have come and gone in the downtown core. One was on the south side of Dundas between University and Centre. Didn't last long - about two years I think.

 

[Mustapha]

Definitely worthwhile - Beckers & Cadet Cleaners together again...



The MT: T&N discussion from about a year ago about this house was mentioned in 'North Toronto Today'.

Yes, the author referred to us here at UT and this thread but wasn't able to ID the exact location either. Would love to know and do a Then and Now.

 

[Mustapha]

Should've said you were in the neighbourhood (this is about 150 yards from my house. I'd've had you over for tea and shown you around.

Thanks for that. I'll be sure to present myself on say, a Sunday, at 7:00am.

 

[Mustapha]

I've been in the neighbourhood about 30 years, what would you like to know?

Can you go and buy a toothpaste or something and ask if the business is still in the hands of the original family? Thanks in advance.