Miscellany Toronto Photographs: Then and Now

[Mustapha]

The interesting (to me) detail in this image is the unusual fire hydrant on the lower left.
I’ve only ever seen one other example of it in Toronto images. Here’s a link to a large copy of the other example:

https://ia902700.us.archive.org/Boo...arliament00yeiguoft_0190.jp2&scale=1&rotate=0

Note that the Scott Lane image is dated March 23rd, 1904, only weeks before the Great Fire of 1904, in which the hydrant would have gotten quite a workout (assuming it was functional).

That fire (finally!) led to the installation of a separate, high-pressure hydrant system by 1909.

This pic has to be one of the real Gems at the Toronto Archives. I've always wondered the location?

 

[Goldie]

I was immediately reminded of this famous photo "American Girl in Italy" by Ruth Orkin:

 

[Goldie]

Front-Yonge N/W corner 1890

Same view 2015

 

[Anna]

This pic has to be one of the real Gems at the Toronto Archives. I've always wondered the location?

The 'Evocative Images' thread says 30 Adelaide St W (when you asked back in 2010)
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showth...oronto?p=435298&highlight=stainton#post435298

 

[Uncle Teddy]

Front-Yonge N/W corner 1890

Looked way better back in the day that's for sure.

 

[Mustapha]

I was immediately reminded of this famous photo "American Girl in Italy" by Ruth Orkin:

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Goldie, That is an iconic picture isn't it? A Toronto connection too.

http://www.today.com/id/44182286/ns...can-girl-italy-photo-speaks-out/#.VMfXOi5V83g


More:

http://www.orkinphoto.com/photographs/american-girl/

 

[Mustapha]

The 'Evocative Images' thread says 30 Adelaide St W (when you asked back in 2010)
http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showth...oronto?p=435298&highlight=stainton#post435298

I can't remember what I had for breakfast; thank you Anna.

 

[Goldie]

Thanks for those links, Mustapha.

The 'Toronto connection' is a wonderful addition to be acknowledged.

And the woman in Orkin's photograph, Ninalee Craig now 83, is still gorgeous!

 

[Goldie]

Front St. W. from Yonge 1875

Same view 2015

 

[railmus]

Any info on Noverre Bros. imprinted on the 1875 pic?

 

[Goldie]

Any info on Noverre Bros. imprinted on the 1875 pic?

The Noverre Bros. (John H Noverre & Philip E Noverre) are listed as "Ontario photographers."

You will find another of their photos by a Google search under <Noverre Brothers>

 

[J T CUNNINGHAM]

"Any info on Noverre Bros. imprinted on the 1875 pic?"
railmus.

FISHER & TAILOR'S TORONTO CITY DIRECTORY 1875:

Noverre .John II., 29 King e


Regards,
J T

 

[Anna]

Can you name these Toronto intersections from historical aerial photographs?
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/201...tions-from-historical-aerial-photographs.html

I had a bit of a problem with the answer to question 7 but the correct answer has now been added to the multiple choices.

 

[Goldie]

Can you name these Toronto intersections from historical aerial photographs?
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/201...tions-from-historical-aerial-photographs.html

Thanks Anna - that was challenging and entertaining test.

 

[Mustapha]

Then and Now for February 14, 2013.





Then. College Theatre. NW corner College and Dovercourt. 'Gallant Journey' is on the marquee. This dates the photograph to 1946. The theatre was built in 1920; closed in 1967.

Now. August 2012.

Note the old sign: 'Matador Dance Club' on the far right in both pictures. I've never been there but will be sure to go before I get too old to - uh - dance.

Responding to my own post of almost a couple years ago to post an update about the Matador club.


http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1272955/the-matador-music-club-to-rise-again-owner-says/