Set in a modern typeface, it contains 82 inside illustrations and numerous advertisements for Toronto businesses.
The book begins with the founding of Toronto on the banks of the Lake Ontario's north shore by Colonel John Graves Simcoe in 1793.
It goes on to detail its subsequent rise into one of Canada's largest cities.
Other chapters include an overview of Toronto's first extensive industry, a hide-tanning factory opened by Jesse Ketchum in 1812, which began a march of industry which now totals over 100 manufacturers within the Toronto area.
The Epilogue, or Appendix, is made up of several articles, such as "The Order of a Service of Thanksgiving and Prayer, March 5th, 1934", "City Council 1934", and "Centennial Committees".