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Image shows a partial view of the front side of the branch.
Toronto Public Library; Dufferin-St. Clair Branch, Dufferin St., east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues, Toronto, Ontario
Image shows a partial view of the front side of the branch.

Toronto Public Library; Dufferin-St. Clair Branch, Dufferin St., east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues, Toronto, Ontario

Date1922 circa
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The building opened in 1921, and was called Earlscourt Branch until 1972. The Reid murals were completed in May, 1926. C.J. Gibson architect. 
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CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderJames & Son
Call Number / Accession NumberPICTURES-R-6655
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
East-west street:St. Clair Avenue East
Neighbourhood:Wychwood-Hillcrest
North-south street:Dufferin Street
Province or state:Ontario
Image shows the front entrance of the branch.
Toronto Public Library; Dufferin-St. Clair Branch, Dufferin St., east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues, Toronto, Ontario
1922
Image shows an interior of the library branch with book stacks along the walls, the staff desk ...
Toronto Public Library; Earlscourt (later Dufferin-St. Clair Branch), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues; Interior
1926
Image shows an interior of the library branch with a desk on the right, book stacks along the w ...
Toronto Public Library; Dufferin-St. Clair Branch, Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues; Interior
1921 Circa
Image shows the front side of the library in winter.
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (later Dufferin/St. Clair Branch) Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West
3/8/1925
Street view of one-story brick building. Awnings cover arched windows on either side of the ent ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch, renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973, Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West. Exterior view possibly after the 1964 renovation.
Approximately 1964
Two children stand in front of library entrance.
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. Two children at Dufferin Street entrance after 1964 renovation.
1964?
Mural painting on upper interior wall of library above book shelves. 
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior. Adult Reading Room, north wing, east wall showing G. A. Reid murals, completed in 1926
1933
People browse reading material in the children's area of a library.
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
1964?
Three women working at desks in the circulation area of a library.
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, circulation desk and front entrance
1964?
A woman stands near a table where children are reading. The surrounding walls are covered with ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior, Children's area, north wing
1964?
Street view of one-story brick building. Awnings cover windows on either side of an entrance fl ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. After 1964 renovation.
1964?
Side view of library entrance flanked by cement pillars . A black display case stands right of ...
Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt Branch (renamed Dufferin/St. Clair Branch in 1973), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Exterior. After 1964 renovation.
1964?