Yorkville

Yorkville

Once crossed by an ancient aboriginal trail (Davenport Road), the area known today as Yorkville was first permanently settled by those of European descent in the early 1800s. The Red Lion Inn, one of the first buildings in the area, was a stagecoach stop and vital gathering place. Economic growth was spurred by brick-making and brewing industries established from the 1830s.

In the 1950s, artists and actors transformed the area into a thriving arts community. By the mid to late 1960s, Yorkville become famous for its “hippies”, folk music, and coffee houses…

(All the pictures have been taken by Elena).

The corner of Bishop Street and Bay Street

By the mid to late 1960s, Yorkville become famous for its “hippies”, folk music, and coffee houses.

The carved stone coat-of-arms on the Yorkville Fire House.

An Elk living on the roof of Bishop street.

Fire House, Yorkville

Joe Fafard. Royal Sweet Diamond. Patinated Bronze.

A big fountain or sculpture on Yorkville Avenue.

Four Seasons. Private Residences.

Houses on Bishop street.

Gevic Art Gallery.

A Yorkville back yard.

Minto Yorkville residences.

A fountain in front of Four Seasons residences.

A parkette on the Yorkville avenue.

Yorkville Avenue.

Street art, roses in the park, by the old City Hall.

A house, at the corner of Bay street and Scollard street.

Teatro Verde located in the heart of Yorkville,

The Toronto Heliconian Club, a non-profit organization, is the oldest association of its kind in Canada, founded in 1909 to give women in the arts and letters an opportunity to meet socially and intellectually.

Designed by William Hay, one of Toronto’s most important early architects, the Yorkville Town Hall was built by William McGinnis, and opened on this site in 1860.

Toronto Public Library, Yorkville, 22 Yorkville Avenue.

Village of Yorkville

Yorkville Avenue between Bay Street and Yonge Street.

Yorkville City Hall.