[wolfewood]

Completely unrecognizable today, what a shame...

 

[thecharioteer]

Some wonderful photography of Toronto in the 1980's by Avard Woolaver (https://avardwoolaver.wordpress.com/):

Dundas and Victoria 1983 (now Dundas Square):

The CNE grounds 1982:

Gerrard, east of Jarvis:

South of what is now David Pequot Square and Metro Hall, 1982:

Yonge Street, 1984:

Dundas, east of Victoria, 1982:

 

[barit]

The Salvation Army building (ignore the banding) at the top right of the first picture was a great example of mid-century modernism.

 

[thecharioteer]

The Salvation Army building (ignore the banding) at the top right of the first picture was a great example of mid-century modernism.

June 14, 1954:

 

[barit]

Thanks for this thecharioteer. I didn't know that the banding was covering an original showcase.

 

[thecharioteer]

Thanks for this thecharioteer. I didn't know that the banding was covering an original showcase.

I didn't either. Would have made a great restaurant...

 

[blixtex]

I'm wondering, does anybody regret not just walking around, taking pictures of the city back in the day?

 

[r937]

I'm wondering, does anybody regret not just walking around, taking pictures of the city back in the day?

yes, but mostly regretting that it used to cost so much -- $8 a roll of 20, $20 to get it developed (i wonder what those costs translate into in current dollars)

today, a digital camera lets you take hundreds and hundreds of shots for free

 

[Goldie]

Of course, "back in the day," very few walked around with a camera in hand.
Now EVERYONE carries a camera!
If only our images can be preserved (and that's somewhat doubtful), there will be wonderful images for for future generations to review, admire, detest and enjoy.

 

[Koolgreen]

I haven't printed a photo in quite some time

 

[blixtex]

yes, but mostly regretting that it used to cost so much -- $8 a roll of 20, $20 to get it developed (i wonder what those costs translate into in current dollars)

today, a digital camera lets you take hundreds and hundreds of shots for free

Oh yes, I forgot about the costs. They were usually saved for people as well.

Of course, "back in the day," very few walked around with a camera in hand.
Now EVERYONE carries a camera!
If only our images can be preserved (and that's somewhat doubtful), there will be wonderful images for for future generations to review, admire, detest and enjoy.

Funny thing is, it could be done today. I rented at Yonge and Eglinton. After hearing about all the changes coming around 2011-2012, I told my wife I should walk around and snap a ton of photos before it all changes, buildings get torn down. Even inside the mall. Yes there's google images, maps, etc., but to take nicer, more 'official' shots, different angles, perspective. But of course I got lazy and didn't do it but now do kind of regret it. I'm sure there are still many areas like that around that can be done. Main objective is to capture it in more memorable way before it changes for good.

 

[Goldie]

I haven't printed a photo in quite some time

My message concerning film vs digital photography is simply this:
If paper prints are not made from our digital images, they will not be available for future generations to view and enjoy.
By the way, 4x6 prints are only $.10 at Walmart!

 

[W. K. Lis]

My message concerning film vs digital photography is simply this:
If paper prints are not made from our digital images, they will not be available for future generations to view and enjoy.
By the way, 4x6 prints are only $.10 at Walmart!

But I can print my own 4x6 prints from my own printer. High quality settings, of course.

 

[enelemcee]

I'm wondering, does anybody regret not just walking around, taking pictures of the city back in the day?

I do! I have to go through my stash and see if I can find old interesting pics!

 

[LUVIT!]

So many of these photos seem so familiar yet unfamiliar at the same time. I recall some places yet am not quite certain where they are or were.