Archived: Silver Rail Tavern Commemorative Plaque, 1997
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Resource ID
5299
Access
Open
Address
235 Yonge Street
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1997
Historical Themes
Entertainment and Leisure, Food and Drink
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1900-1953, 1954-1998
Caption
Silver Rail Tavern Commemorative Plaque, 1997
Description
The Silver Rail was one of Toronto's first licensed cocktail lounges. It has remained at the same location on Yonge Street since April 2 1947. Curious Torontonians would ride the Street car along Yonge Street to catch a glimpse of patrons lined up waiting to enter. For the first time in Toronto it was possible for diners to drink a glass of wine or enjoy a cocktail with a fine meal. The interior has remained almost unchanged for 50 years while the face of Yonge Street has changed. The Silver Rail took over the space originally occupied by Muirhead's Grill and Cafeteria. The interior was designed by architect N. A. Armstrong in 1934. The Silver Rail is an early example of mixed use incorporating a bar upstairs and a restaurant downstairs. It became a central fixture of downtown Toronto night-life.
Marker lat / long: 43.654165, -79.380005 (WGS84)