A decade-by-decade historical look at photos of Toronto offers a glimpse of the various developments and transformations of a city that's often been accused of having a troubled relationship with its past.

Looked at over a span of more than a century, the growth and development of Toronto over the years is breathtaking and reflects major changes in technology and transportation as well as major local and world events.

In some decades, the city is unrecognizable compared to today.

1850s

1860s

1870s

1880s

1890s

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

See additional photos from each decade here: