Old photos of Toronto
11 photographs of Toronto, from 1900 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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A family album, a postcard, a print from the attic. Pin it to the map and it becomes part of the record.
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What the photos show
The 11 photographs of Toronto on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1900 to 2023. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 9 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.11 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Toronto through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Toronto
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 1 photo
1910s · 1 photo
1980s · 1 photo
2010s · 3 photos
2020s · 5 photos
