[barit]

I believe you are correct! That looks like Albert Street on the left, where there is now a side entrance to the Eaton Centre.

 

[thecharioteer]

I believe you are correct! That looks like Albert Street on the left, where there is now a side entrance to the Eaton Centre.

I think it looks more like Trinity Square.

 

[LowPolygon]

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[adma]

That cartoonish illustration makes the King Eddy look as classy as the Ford Hotel--no wonder Cold War North American travellers opted for Holiday Inns and away from the blighted inner city...

 

[thecharioteer]

Very different from this image:

Of course, one could always appreciate the interior decor:

And, before it became part of the Sheraton chain:

 

[thecharioteer]

Carlton east of Yonge, 1967:

 

[Tewder]

That picture reminds me how Yonge Street used to glitter with neon and lights, a sight to behold that would draw the crowds. Sadly, no longer the case.

 

[adma]

Though in that shot, of course, Toronto Hydro's particular display of glitter was a one-off.

Incidentally, I *think* I've heard that the 2 Carlton entrance mosaic still exists under the present veneer...

 

[themarc]

I remember the guy who used to sell "PAYYYPERRRS" out of that Star stand. I think he was on that corner into the late 90's when my office was in 2 Carlton. Anyone else remember him?

 

[Davidackerman]

I think those blocks became the eaton centre

 

[Davidackerman]

another pre- Eaton centre pic. Not sure exactly where this is?

I think those blocks became the eaton centre

 

[Davidackerman]

Great view of the rail lands - 1950's shot by my dad

 

[thecharioteer]

View attachment 11367

It's looking SE from Dundas and Bay.

 

[junctionist]

It's cool to see someone cycling on a major street in that photo, like a utilitarian cyclist. It wasn't that common in that era.

 

[CityPlaceN1]

Looks like a long haired freak! lol