Ellis Wiley was an enthusiastic amateur who photographed landmarks like the CN Tower, Fort York, Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market, Ontario Place, and much of downtown in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, in doing so capturing important moments in the development of the city.

These photos, taken in the 1970s, show live poultry on display outside Augusta Kosher Poultry and Meat Market, colourful bolts of fabric, and chaotic food stalls around the time the important CBC sitcom King of Kensington was filmed.

(via blogTO)