The image is of particular interest on Remembrance Day for two reasons. Firstly it is unusual to see the location without its familiar war memorial Secondly the aerial view was taken while the Old City Hall was decorated to welcome home the 75th Battalion who would have been on their way home to Mississauga.
So glad they didn’t demolish it in the 70’s when they were swinging the wrecking ball on so many precious buildings in downtown TO back then
“Welcome Home” on the front on the City Hall building – for WW1 soldiers coming home.
Grand old building ! I love its exterior and interior. Have been there several times to fight speeding tickets. I got off most of the time. Not now, in my younger days. lol !
The Eaton’s factory and the “Ward” extended to the north along Terauley Street.
i assume the buildings to the west of old city hall comprise toronto’s old chinatown, before those blocks were cleared to make way for nathan philips square.