On this day in 1918, the first completed section of new galleries at “The Grange” (now the Art Gallery of Ontario) opened to the public by Sir Edmund Walker, C.V.O. 📸: Toronto Public Library

Bay St., looking south from Queen Street West, Toronto, April 3, 1955. 📸: James Victor Salmon Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1950s #torontohistory #toronto #jeremyhopkin

Equipment of the New Toronto Fire Department, April 3, 1955. Photographed in front of the Eighth Street fire hall, west side, north of Lake Shore Blvd. W. 📸: James V. Salmon Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1950s #torontohistory #canada #jeremyhopkin

Bulletproof bank messenger's car, Dominion Bank building, 1 King West, Toronto - April 3, 1924 The car is parked on the Melinda Street side of the building. #OnThisDay #OTD #1920s #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

My video compilation of the cars of Motorama 2026. youtu.be/vz_78mZYIqU #motorama #carshow #VintageStyle #classiccars #jeremyhopkin

The TTC’s Hillcrest maintenance facility was under construction on April 2, 1923. 📸: City of Toronto Archives #OnThisDay #1920s #TorontoHistory #transit #jeremyhopkin

Woodbine Beach, west of Kippendavie Avenue, April 2, 1929. High water after a storm hit the previous day. 📸: City of Toronto Archives #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #beaches #jeremyhopkin

Toronto Union Station construction progress photos, April 2, 1918. 📸: City of Toronto Archives #OnThisDay #1910s #torontohistory #railway #jeremyhopkin

On April 1st, 1960, a Trans Canada Airlines DC-8 departed Toronto International Airport, marking the dawn of Canada's first jet-powered transcontinental service. Globe & Mail excerpt, digitally enhanced by me. #OnThisDay #1960s #aviationhistory #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

A rain-soaked Front St. W., looking east to Yonge St., Toronto, Apr. 1st, 1930. 📸: Alfred Pearson Credit: City of Toronto Archives #onthisday #1930s #rain #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

Keating Channel, looking southeast from east of Cherry Street Toronto, April 1935 Artist: Lloyd Allan Peters (1913-1999) Medium: Watercolour Credit: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #watercolour #boat #art #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

Walter Edward Hart Massey and Susan Denton Massey home, Dentonia Park, as depicted in the Toronto Star on March 30, 1933. 📸: Toronto Star Photograph Archive, Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1930s #torontohistory #architecture #jeremyhopkin

75 years ago today, the TTC bid farewell to its last wooden streetcar, No. 1326, with a final celebratory run on March 30, 1951. #1950s #streetcar #trolley #transit #TorontoHistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 100 years ago today: Interesting ice formation on the Humber River - March 28, 1926. City of Toronto Archives, Globe and Mail fonds, Fonds 1266, Item 7431. #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #winter #jeremyhopkin

Billboard for 1962 Oldsmobiles. When creating a lowrider, these cars are a unique, stylish alternative to the commonly seen Chevrolet Impala. However, I do prefer a nicely restored original.👌 📸: Arthur Austerberry - City of Toronto Archives. #OnThisDay #1960s #torontohistory #cars #jeremyhopkin

Two years ago, I was honoured to join the Toronto Fire Historical Society at the Ontario fire chiefs conference. My colourized 1931 images of Mickey & Prince were featured alongside historic apparatus and Great Fire of 1904 models, bringing this history to life. A memorable day. Thank you TFHS! 🔥

95 years ago today the Toronto Fire Department retired its last active fire horses, Mickey and Prince - March 27, 1931 Original image credits: City of Toronto Archives & Toronto Public Library #onthisday #firefighter #comedy #architecture #jeremyhopkin

Downtown skyline from the Toronto Islands, 1960s Artist: Ross Havilland Medium: Pastel Credit: Garfield Ingram (A great-nephew of Ross Havilland) Thank you much for sharing this Garfield, I love it. The artistic talent runs deep in your family! #1960s #art #pastel #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

The Globe and Mail's "flying newsroom" aircraft at Toronto Island Airport, late 1940s. This Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft could carry ten passengers, two crew, and had room for a photographic dark room in the nose. #News #1940s #torontohistory #aircraft #jeremyhopkin

Had a great evening attending the launch of Cam Gordon’s wonderful book Track Changes tonight! 📖 Congratulations Cam! 🥳👏 Interesting chat from the panel of speakers and I also got to hang out with some friends of @torontomike.com 😀 #TrackChanges #booklaunch #MusicHistory #jeremyhopkin

“Demonstration by Toronto Police, and dog Knee-hi, corner of Queen St. E. and Elmer.” - March 25, 1942 Knee-hi is hanging off the back of the cyclist for dear life, with some help from a handler. 1942 📸: W.S. Sinclair. 2023 📸: Me #onthisday #1940s #dogs #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 70 years ago today: Delegates from Ford Motor Company of Canada, alongside Lincoln automobiles, received Safety Awards at Queen's Park. In 1956, Ford Motor Company introduced the groundbreaking "Lifeguard Design" safety package. #OnThisDay #1950s #torontohistory #cars #jeremyhopkin

On March 23, 1931, the new Canada Life Building on University Avenue officially opened for business. #OnThisDay #1930s #TorontoHistory #architecture #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 70 years ago today: Ford Motor Co. sales meeting at the Royal York Hotel - Mar 23, 1956 #OnThisDay #1950s #cars #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 95 years ago today: The Toronto Police Dept. opened its annual free brake-testing service on University Ave. - March 23, 1931 One officer did the testing while another wrote a report to approve or direct the driver to have them fixed. #OnThisDay #1930s #torontohistory #cars #jeremyhopkin

102 years ago today, Hollywood's golden couple, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, returned to Mary's hometown of Toronto - March 23, 1924 📸 City of Toronto Archives. 🖌️ Digital edit & colourization by me. #OnThisDay #1920s #moviestars #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

Winter on the Humber River, circa 1940 Artist: Peter Clapham Sheppard (1879–1965) Medium: Oil painting Private Collection #1940s #painting #art #oilpainting #humberriver #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

Ted De Welles, Mitch Bubulj & myself were honoured to represent the Leaside Heritage Preservation Society today with a historical display at the Agnes MacPhail Award ceremony. Congratulations to Dr. Blair Bigham, a truly deserving honouree. #awardceremony #eastyork #community #jeremyhopkin

Gray Coach Line's sightseeing coach number 57, photographed by Alfred Pearson 97 years ago today. #OnThisDay #OTD #1920s #transit #bus #graycoach #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

March 21, 1941: Some of the City of Toronto’s snow removal equipment, photographed 85 years ago today. #OnThisDay #1940s #torontohistory #winter #jeremyhopkin

Erasing 2022 to reveal the Teck Theatre on Queen St. E. near Broadview Ave., Toronto. Mar 21, 1932 📸: James Salmon collection (Colour by me) Oct 28, 2022 📸: Jeremy Hopkin 1932 photo courtesy of City of Toronto Archives. #OnThisDay #1930s #torontohistory #thenandnow #jeremyhopkin

Osgoode Hall, 1930s Artist: Nicholas Hornyansky, 1896-1965 Medium: Aquatints (prints) Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library Notes: Queen St. W., north east corner University Ave., looking east across front. Toronto, Ontario. #1930s #art #printmaking #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin

March 20, 1936: High Park snow scenes ❄️ 📸: City of Toronto Archives #OnThisDay #1930s #torontohistory #snow #jeremyhopkin

Overseas contingent in largest military parade ever held in Toronto - March 20, 1915. Gift of Norman Attikin 📸: Toronto Public Library #OnThisDay #1910s #torontohistory #wwi #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 112 years ago today: The Royal Ontario Museum was officially opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught - March 19, 1914. #OnThisDay #1910s #torontohistory #museum #jeremyhopkin

I had such an incredible night stepping back in time with other time-travellers at The Odd Fellows Cabaret. Here's my coverage of the evening's entertainment. youtu.be/AH188KvsSWI?... #burlesque #cabaret #starlottesatine #elmocambo #vintage #VintageStyle #torontoevents #jeremyhopkin

Leaside Heritage Preservation Society members Ted De Welles, Mitch Bubulj, and myself will be presenting a Leaside historical display table at the annual Agnes MacPhail Award Ceremony on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Event info: www.toronto.ca/city-governm...

🍎 I hope that all of Toronto’s students are enjoying March Break! Here’s some kids playing at Runnymede School on this day in 1931 (March 18) 📸: City of Toronto Archives, Globe and Mail fonds, Fonds 1266 #OnThisDay #1930s #torontohistory #marchbreak #jeremyhopkin

Toronto, 115 years ago today: The first motor ambulance run in Canada - March 17th, 1911 It was a Chalmers brand automobile owned and operated by A.W. Miles Funeral Home of Toronto. 📸: Toronto Public Library #onthisday #1910s #healthcare #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

March 16, 1917: The 204th (Beavers) Battalion at the Ontario Legislative Buildings, Queen's Park, Toronto. A framed original photo print from my collection, and it's five feet wide! #OnThisDay #worldwarone #1910s #torontohistory #canada #jeremyhopkin

John Edmund Lea house at 33 Heather Road, Leaside. Built in 1902. Although somewhat modified, the house still stands. Photographed 73 years ago today by James Victor Salmon - March 16, 1953. 📸: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library

This impressive mansion in North York was built in 1933 as the home of Senator Frank O'Connor. 📸: Toronto Star Photograph Archive / Toronto Public Library - With digital cleanup by me. #1930s #TorontoHistory #Maryvale #architecture #jeremyhopkin

106 years ago today: St. Clair W. & Dufferin St., Toronto - March 15, 1920. Toronto Civic Railways (TCR) streetcar 109 can be seen loading passengers. The TCR would soon be absorbed by the TTC. #OnThisDay #1920s #streetcar #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin

Bell Buoy, Harbour of Toronto, circa 1952 Artist: Nicholas Hornyansky, 1896-1965 Medium: Aquatints (prints) Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #1950s #winter #torontoart #toronto #jeremyhopkin

This weekend I'm also checking out the sweet rides at the annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo! 🚘🚖 Here's a quick video from my last year's visit. #motorama #cars #convention #toronto #jeremyhopkin

King Street, Toronto - 1884 Artist: William J. Thomson Medium: Print / Etching National Gallery of Canada Notes: View east from Church Street. #1880s #torontoart #art #church #jeremyhopkin

Can't wait to step back in time once more tomorrow night with The Odd Fellows Cabaret at The El Mocambo! 🥳 I had so much fun at one of the first Odd Fellows events last year - Here's a video I made of that evening's entertainment. #toronto #torontoevents #torontomusic #vintageevents #jeremyhopkin

An undated view north from the Heintzman & Co. building at 193-197 Yonge Street in Toronto. Most of the left side of the street is now the Eaton Centre. 📸: Toronto Star / Toronto Public Library #yongestreet #1920s #TorontoHistory #downtown #jeremyhopkin

Fort York military buildings, 1958 Artist: Aba Bayefsky (1923-2001) Medium: Watercolour and pen and ink Credit: Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #1910s #fortyork #art #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin

90 years ago today the Toronto Skating Club began its 29th Annual Carnival, held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto - Mar 11, 1936. Here's a few excerpts from my copy of the 29th Annual Carnival souvenir programme. #OnThisDay #1930s #iceskating #TorontoHistory #jeremyhopkin