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Clarence Square – October 1913 Clarence Square – May 2012
Fence erected in early July (2012) and the removal of trees at the southwest corner of the square.
I reported in early July that the fence had been erected around the square and to permit the reconstruction of the green area known as Clarence Square. At the time of that post, they were removing trees at the southwest corner of the square.
This picture is of the northwest corner of the square was taken the last week of August (2012). It reveals the sweeping pathway that will lead to the centre of the green space, similar to St. Andrew’s Square at Brant and Adelaide Streets. It is hoped that they will erect a fountain in the centre of Clarence Square as the nineteenth-century square contained one.
This photo is of the north side of the square. The pathways are becoming increasingly visible. The historic plaque is to Canada’s first winner of the Victoria Cross. There is no plaque that tells about the history of the square. To view the original post about the square that tells of its history, follow the link:
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The northwest corner of Queen and Spadina where a McDonald’s is located.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/08/27/mcdonalds-at-queen-and-spadina-on-an-historic-site/
The history of the site of the Dragon City Mall on the southwest corner of Spadina and Dundas Streets.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/08/25/torontos-heritage-the-southwest-corner-of-queen-and-spadina/
The historic home now occupied by Paul Magder Furs
The 1890s church of St. Margaret’s Anglican on Spadina south of Queen street. The church is now hidden from view by a modern addition across the front of it.
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/07/25/vanished-church-on-torontos-spadina-ave-is-rediscovered/
The iconic Balfour Building at Spadina and Adelaide Streets
House on Spadina south of Dundas Street – today it is difficult to believe that it was once a prestigious residential building
https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/07/04/torontos-architectural-gems-is-this-one-a-joke/
The vanished underground men’s washroom from the early nineteenth century, located in the middle of the street at Queen and Spadina.
The site of the Consumers’ Glass Building at 239-241 Spadina, south of Dundas Street. It is presently under restoration.
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