Skip to main content
Digital Archive Ontario Homepage
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
Image shows an interior of the library branch with book stacks along the walls, the staff desk on the left and some desks with chairs in the middle.

Toronto Public Library; Earlscourt (later Dufferin-St. Clair Branch), Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount & St. Clair Avenues; Interior

Date1926
Names
(author)
FormatPicture
Notes
The building opened in 1921, and was called Earlscourt Branch until 1972. The Reid murals were completed in May, 1926. 
Subject
    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyNeighbourhoodWychwood-Hillcrest
    GeographyNorth-south streetDufferin Street
    GeographyEast-west streetSt. Clair Avenue West
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Gelatin silver prints
    Dimensions200 x 250 mm
    Language
      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberPICTURES-R-6659
      Image shows a library branch interior with some desks, book stacks and a fireplace. There is st…
      Toronto Public Library, Earlscourt (later Dufferin/St. Clair) Branch, Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario. Interior: Adult Reading Room, north side
      Toronto Public Library
      1921
      Image shows a person reading at the desk inside the library.
      Earlscourt Branch, Toronto Public Library, Interior, (later named Dufferin/St. Clair Branch) Dufferin Street, east side, between Rosemount Ave. and St Clair Avenue West
      Toronto Public Library
      1921-1925
      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
      Toronto Public Library
      3/8/1925
      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
      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1933
      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
      Stedman, Ruth Kippax, -2006
      1964?
      Three rows of empty chairs arranged on a checkerboard pattered floor. A row or artwork hangs on…
      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: community room, north wing.
      Unknown
      1964?
      A group of children are gathered around a woman seated on a chair facing them. Shelves of books…
      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 Room.
      Unknown
      1921
      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
      Unknown
      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
      Unknown
      1964?
      Three people in a library office
      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. Reference desk, south wing.
      Nicholls, Roy
      1971
      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
      Unknown
      1921 Circa
      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.
      Reid, G. A. (George Agnew), 1860-1947
      1964?