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Archived: Silver Rail Tavern Commemorative Plaque, 1997 

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Resource details

Resource ID

5299

Access

Open

Credit Line

Heritage Toronto

Date of Creation

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.

Program Category

Historical Plaques

Rights

Heritage Toronto

Historical Themes

Entertainment and Leisure, Food and Drink

Time Period

1954-1998, 1900-1953

Caption

Silver Rail Tavern Commemorative Plaque, 1997

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License management
Location Data

Marker lat / long: 43.654165, -79.380005 (WGS84)

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