Market Street, west side, looking north to south of King St. E., 1911. Image: Toronto Public Library
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Resource ID
8029
Access
Open
Credit Line
Toronto Public Library
Date of Creation
1911
Keywords
urban planning, Urban heritage, market, old toronto, york, economy, redevleopment
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
Market Street, west side, looking north to south of King St. E., 1911. Image: Toronto Public Library
Description
Market Street is one of the earliest main roads in Old Toronto. Beginning in 1803, Market Street connected the harbour of Lake Ontario to the town centre. A fire in 1849 destroyed much of the original St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, and the urban fabric changed significantly in the 1850s, as the advent of rail led to the quick growth of economic trade and development.