An Original Still Standing Today

Recently I have been doing a Then and Now Series. Today I thought I would go with a building that was built in 1914 and is still standing and being used today.
This building was opened in 1915 as McCray's Garage. Milton McCray operated his garage until 1937. In 1940 the Chicago Vocational School started to run out of this building. It offered programs in mechanics, refrigeration, welding,photography and T V repair. It operated until 1970.
For several years now it has been home to a couple of different restaurants. Today it is a reataurant called Original Joes.
It is nice to see that some of our old buildings are still around even today

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Kimmi]

nice black and white

[Jo Ann Bellone]

love old buildings.

[Brian Baptie]

Good to see that when done properly, things last!!

[J A Byrdlip]

They just don't build them like they use to.

[Vicki Dixon]

it still has a lot of personality

[bkb in the city]

@vickisfotos It certainly does. I will have to visit here someday and check out the interior

[bkb in the city]

@byrdlip Very true

[bkb in the city]

@bdb3471 Exactly

[bkb in the city]

@jolefont They are one of my favorite subjects. Ok my favorite subject

[bkb in the city]

@kimmistephens Thought it suited it the best

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Glad you like it

[Ramesh Chand]

yes this is nice still shot in black and white.....

[Sheila]

That is a familiar storefront in many small American towns! Love it!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Such and interesting history for the building- and a variety of businesses there. It just goes to show if you can adjust and adapt to change, you'll last a long time!

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann That is very true

[bkb in the city]

@swguevin Glad yoiu like it

[bkb in the city]

@pawar_ramesh I thought it was the best way to go

[Ellen Young]

I Love your series of Old buildings ! This is just Great! Lots of History here! You may be the only one with these great shots and could put a book together someday!! :)

[Shirley Chetwynd]

wonderful shot.

[ladyjane]

Nice shot - good to see some things stand the test of time.

[Darlene]

What a nice shot, Brian. It is nice to see old buildings still standing and being used.

[John]

Love the tones, great PoV

[Ian Fisher]

A fascinating shot - it's great that it's still in use!

[Donna St.Pierre]

It sure is nice to see some old buildings still around. Great perspective! love the b&w. :)

[Carole Imes]

Interesting history and glad to see an old building still stands and is in use.

[Sue]

beautiful vintage capture and some nice history to go with! I have been following Vintage toronto on facebook and have been so in love with all the pics of then and now that they have put up.. I am developing a real love for history, this shot is great =)

[Mrs. Smith]

It's nice to see these historical captures still being used.

[Kim]

Great addition to your Then and Now Series.

[Cindy Rez]

Nice shot...perfect in B&W!

[Harry J Benson]

nice vintage presentation, thanks for its history

[Kimberlee]

I absolutely love old buildings, especially when the story is there as well. Great shot! and works perfect in B&W

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

nice capture!

[Warren]

Not to mention, they don't build new buildings with the character that buildings like this have. Nice shot.

[Vanilla Spice]

Nice vintage shot, I'd love to see it in person!

[Janet Shaffer]

Nice shot with an interesting history.

[Terry]

they don't make them like that today. Like the info

[karenann]

Love the vintage look and feel to this!! Wonder if their food is good?!!

[Michele]

Nice black and white!

[Lauren]

this looks great in B&W and is certainly a nice looking building. great shot -plus I love original joes- they have great veggie burgers :)

[Beth]

It's nearly 100 year old. It has held up amazingly well. Nice presentation. I enjoyed hearing it's history.

[bkb in the city]

@vernabeth Glad to share it with you

[bkb in the city]

@laurentye Thanks Lauren. I have never actually eaten here/ One of these days I think Melody and I will have to give it a try

[bkb in the city]

@michelerozek Thanks Michele

[bkb in the city]

@karenann Glad you like it. We have never actually eaten here but one of these days we will try it out

[bkb in the city]

@sarasdadandmom That is very true. Glad you liked it

[bkb in the city]

@janets Glad you liked it

[bkb in the city]

@scrappy Sounds like you are going to have to put Edmonton on your To visit list

[bkb in the city]

@wjw1741 Very true Warren

[bkb in the city]

@shepardx2 Thanks Margo

[bkb in the city]

@klf70 Glad you liked it Kimberlee

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson You're welcome Harry

[bkb in the city]

@cindyrez I thought that was the most appropiate shade for this shot

[bkb in the city]

@kimshots Thanks Kim

[bkb in the city]

@mrssmith Yes and one of these days I really want to go inside and check it out to see what if any of the original building is still intact on the inside

[bkb in the city]

@roth Glad you enjoyed it. What is the FB page listed as concerning those vintage shot of Toronto. I would love to check that out

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1 And from the looks of things it will be around for quite awhile

[bkb in the city]

@d4photo13 Glad you enjoyed it

[bkb in the city]

@if1 And because it is in a neighborhood that keeps so many of there older buildings I am sure it will be around for many more years

[bkb in the city]

@ellimae Actually I have been thinking about doing a Then and Now book. So I will see what happens with that idea

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj Thanks shirley

[bkb in the city]

@ladyjane That is very true

[bkb in the city]

@darsphotos Makes me very happy to see that too

[bkb in the city]

@johnnyfrs Glad you enjoyed it

[bkb in the city]

@if1 For sure

[bkb in the city]

@d4photo13 Glad you enjoyed it

[Sue]

@bkbinthecity in facebook search for vintage Toronto..but be careful...lol...I found it is taking lots of my time..very interesting stuff dating back to pre-WW1

[Taephy]

wow, almost a 100 yrs old.....!

[bkb in the city]

@tooki We do have a few of the old ones still around

[bkb in the city]

@roth Thanks I think. I see what you mean that it can become time consuming to look at such a great collection of photos

[summerfield]

isn't it something what this hobby we acquired have gotten us to do? we become history buffs, or our knowledge of birds and plants became better than when we were in school, and of course we get to "meet" people from all over the maps. in ordinary times, we would never have even looked at the structure even when we're inside it. great shot, brian.

[Diane]

Interesting building with an interesting history. Like the B&W.

[bkb in the city]

@eudora I thought the b/w was most appropriate

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Thanks Summerfield. It is so true. I have learned so much and seen so many things I never would have if it were not for 365

[Carolyn White]

Awesome shot and story to go with it!