Discovering the Kensington Market, A Village Within the city! This post examines a Victorian house at the southwest corner of Wales and Augusta Avenues. Views
Month: July 2011
Relocating the building at Adelaide and John Streets that was once the “Fox and Fiddle Pub.” – Historic Toronto
The historic building at 106 John Street, which until recently housed the “Fox and Fiddle Pub,” sometimes referred to as “The Pox and Piddle” is
IN AUGUST OF 1944, A TORONTO FAMILY COPES WITH THE HORRORS OF THE WAR YEARS. Doug Taylor 5 years ago Categories: Toronto The excerpt below
A SUBSRIBER’S VIEW ON CARRIE FISHER AT THE ROYAL ALEX – Historic Toronto
The Star gave Carrie Fisher a four-star review and I can understand the reasons for the high praise. It requires courage to stand
A HOT AFTERNOON DURING THE TORONTO HEAT WAVE OF 2011 – Historic Toronto
In July of 1936, temperatures in Toronto soared to 40.5 for three consecutive days. These temperatures remain the highest ever recorded in our city, despite
AT A TIME WHEN TORONTO REQUIRES A “LINCOLN”, IT’S SADDLED WITH A “FORD.” Doug Taylor 5 years ago Categories: Toronto The number of library branches
Memories of Toronto’s Sunnyside on a hot summer day Doug Taylor 5 years ago Categories: historic Toronto, Sunnyside Toronto, Toronto, Toronto history Tags: Sunnyside Beach
YOU THINK IT’S HOT? WHAT ABOUT TORONTO’S HEAT WAVE IN 1936? Doug Taylor 5 years ago Categories: Toronto The following quote is from the novel
TORONTO’S FARMERS’ MARKETS – Historic Toronto
Every Thursday during the summer, farmers arrive early in the morning at David Pecaut Square, near Metro Hall on King Street West. An array of
“Eat, drink and be merry” in Toronto’s Entertainment District at night – Historic Toronto
The motto of Toronto’s Entertainment District should be: “Eat, drink, and be merry, as tomorrow you may have to live in another city. These photos