Then. St. Clair West and Dufferin. Northeast corner, circa 1918. Another handsome vintage neighbourhood bank building, of which Toronto still thankfully has an ample supply; some albeit repurposed. Bank corporate facilities/real estate people Then as Now sited their branches on corners when they could — the bank as metaphorical anchor-of-the-local business and saving community was a point to be reinforced wherever and whenever possible. (Thanks wwwebster, for finding and making the pic available.)

Now. June 2011. Not bad. Windows that don't open, but not bad at all, I think. An extension to the north.  A door removed.  A door added. Nothing vinyl signage-wise. This CIBC branch has had a very long run at this corner, and may it stay so for the future.