Then and Now: Wallace Ave.
Here is the latest in the series of "Then and Now" photos. Do you have any old photos of this neighbourhood? Please feel free to get in touch if you're willing to share them!
These photos compare the view looking westbound on Wallace Ave., over the CN/GO tracks between Campbell Ave. and Ward St. The first photo is from May 25 1923, and the second photo was taken on March 28 2009. The building on the north side of the street hasn't changed too much, but the south side was re-born as D&M Building Supplies at some point, but even that is now vacant and waiting to be developed. Even more recently (last week!), that building was demolished to make way for the "Junction Triangle Lofts".
It's also interesting to see the old railway watchtower on the south side of the street, and the "new" townhomes on Rankin Cres. The fire hydrant is still there too, but it has changed in style, and probably colour.
THEN:
Wallace Ave., May 25 1923: City of Toronto Archives. Fonds 1231, Item 1301
NOW:
Wallace Ave., March 28 2009: Photo by Vic Gedris
Comments
My first real job ever was at
My first real job ever was at Wallace Studios in the early 80's. We needed supplies and as a PA I was sent to get stuff. I ran out the door thinking "where am I going to get screws etc in this hood" when my eyes fell upon D&M. I was back in about 5 minutes and the producer looked at me as if I was pulling a fast one coming back that quick. The thing I was working on was a commercial for Cavendish french fries. The beginning of an illustrious career. : )
Screws at D&M
Scott,
Early 80's!! You must have been 1o years old!! :o)
G
I was 20 years old with a
I was 20 years old with a skinny tie and dyed black punkish hair. I remember all the civic activity in JT at the time.
Already Looks Different
Even last year's picture looks quite different now with the construction of the Junction Triangle Lofts, the old D & M lumber building (on the left) is gone. Demolition crews finished tearing down the building last week.