Thanks to Torontoist for that and thanks Jeff!
My thanks to Mustapha for an incredible thread. It both takes me back to my own childhood, but also that of my parents. Wonderful.
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As I haven't commented in this thread, at least for a long while....
A few catch-ups...
The old theatre shots.
- I miss the Hyland the Uptown, the Eglinton, the Hollywood, all of which were favourite places for a quiet sunday movie or a Friday date night throughout the 1990's
- I never got to see the University, my parents didn't take me before they tore it down!
- That strip of Queen opposite City Hall wasn't much to look at; but still better than Sheraton and parking ramp. I don't know if this block is fixable w/o tearing it all down again and starting over.
- Does anyone have shots of the original Beach Cinema (interiors esp.)? (currently a run down mini-mall) my mom always raved about it; but it was nothing to look at by the time I was a tyke!
mustapha,
that's an absolutely wonderful display of your work on torontoist:
http://torontoist.com/2009/06/snapshot_in_time_jeff_low.php
i'm sure you'll continue to inspire us all. Thanks.
Get back to work Jeff and stop yammering to the old guys on company time. Congratulations on your continued notoriety.
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1930's, present day of the apollo- one of the many theaters that were once located in the west toronto junction. Dundas st west, and Mavetey. the first image is from a book by the west toronto junction historical society. I don't recall exactly which one, if you'd like to know, i can find out though. enjoy!
Thanks Northern Light,
June 25 addition, an old theatre for you.
It's the University.
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I think I found itJune 9 addition.
Bay looking N from Walton. The 'now' pic perspective is different - the reason being that I wanted the row house survivors on the NW corner of Gerrard highlighted a bit more.
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The SW corner (at Gerrard - where the traffic light is) was cleared and occupied by Herman Furs for many decades up until the present office building was built. Herman Furs occupied a purpose built 30s or 40s era showroom (sorry I can't be more specific; there's no online info) that was quite striking in a curvy 'Modern' style. I'll try to hunt up a pic from the archives.
Before then & now
The Tornos' suite under construction
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p.s. that Mustapha is a handsome fellow
Let me know if you ever find interior shots of the Torno place. I've searched a number of times to no avail.