Dowling Avenue in Three Centuries

Here's the street where I lived for 17 years -- but not quite that long ago. I found these old pictures of my street in the City of Toronto archives. The one above is from 1890 and is looking south toward Lake Ontario. Note the horse & buggy crossing the tracks. The sunken rail line and road bridge have yet to be built.

This one is from 1920. Now the railway is beneath street level and the bridge allows access to the lake. I like that guy with the boater hat enjoying the view.

And finally one from 2006 that I took right in front of my apartment. There's now the noisy Gardiner Expressway (unseen below street level) and in the distance is Lakeshore Blvd. You can click on this photo to view the gallery full size