Category Archives: Abandoned Buildings

Toronto in Transition

Posted on March 16, 2022 by The Lazy Photographer

These small buildings won’t be around much longer, as Toronto races to demolish our history for more condo towers. I’m not complaining. I get it. But whenever I see these heritage buildings I always imagine what they must have looked … Continue reading →

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From Regent Park to Kensington Market

Posted on January 25, 2021 by The Lazy Photographer

Here are some more of my recent colour images from around downtown Toronto. The first image I made only this afternoon. Thought I better get it before the big snowfall heading our way tomorrow. I’ve been waiting for a sunny … Continue reading →

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Honest Ed

Posted on January 13, 2017 by The Lazy Photographer

For those who don’t know Toronto, you likely won’t know about Honest Ed’s. It was like Toronto’s first big dollar store and it’s been around forever. Sadly, it’s closed shop for good now and a major condo and commercial development … Continue reading →

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By The Bay

Posted on April 9, 2016 by The Lazy Photographer

Based on the title I’m guessing a few of you were expecting water and perhaps a dock, yes? 😉 This is The Bay (aka The Hudson’s Bay) department store. Decades ago it was Simpson’s before a bunch of mergers and … Continue reading →

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Blue Building

Posted on December 12, 2015 by The Lazy Photographer

I wouldn’t have even bothered taking this shot had it not been for the dude in front of me. I thought that him being in the photo that way brought a quirkiness to it that was missing without. I remember … Continue reading →

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Derelict gas station with black car

Posted on July 13, 2015 by The Lazy Photographer

Here’s a shot I’ve been planning for a couple of weeks now. This derelict gas station/mechanic’s garage is a block over from my house. The property’s been sold and yet another low-rise condo project is in the works. My big … Continue reading →

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