The magnificent theatre complex on Yonge Street, a few doors north of Queen Street was erected in 1913. Though it was a project of considerable
Month: May 2012
When I was a child, because my family possessed no automobile, we travelled everywhere by streetcar. Obviously, we made no trips beyond the boundaries of
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Thoughts on “Doors Open” Toronto and supporting “Heritage Toronto” – Historic Toronto
This year I visited a dozen of the sites that were featured on “Doors Open.” The volunteers and staff that welcomed visitors, provided guided tours,
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Toronto’s Draper Street is akin to a time tunnel into the past – Historic Toronto
Draper Street Draper Street is one block west of Spadina, extending from south Wellington Street West to Front Street. To visit it is like
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Celebrating Victoria Day in 1922 – Historic Toronto
Victoria Day is the oldest official holiday in the Canadian calendar, instituted before Confederation. First declared in 1845, it was celebrated every May 24th until
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Visit Toronto’s first cemetery – Victoria Memorial Square – Historic Toronto
Victoria Memorial Square today Victoria Memorial Square on 14 October 1913 (City of Toronto Archives) The Garrison Burying Ground Toronto’s first
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View sculptures in Toronto today by the creator of Vimy Ridge Memorial. – Historic Toronto
Walter Allwards’s South African (Boer War) Memorial at University and Queen Streets. Walter Allward, one of Canada’s most prominent sculptors, was born in Toronto
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The “redbud” is in bloom in Toronto’s historic St. Andrew’s Park – Historic Toronto
It’s spring! The redbud are in bloom in parks and gardens throughout the city. The large shrub (small tree) is a native species that grows
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A photo of the “popcorn man” of downtown Toronto in the 1970s? – Historic Toronto
The photo below, taken in the 1970s, is of the popcorn man on Yonge Street. However, his usual haunt was on Queen Street, his cart
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Photos of Toronto Harbour in 1975 and the small boat the “Normac”-“Capt. John’s” – Historic Toronto
I hope a few Torontonians remember the small boat the “Normac that was anchored in Toronto Harbour. At one time it had been owned by