Today, it is almost impossible to imagine the coronation fever that gripped Toronto in June of 1953. Many people remember the hysteria that swept the
Year: 2012
Many attractive homes are located on Draper Street, which was named after William Henry Draper (1801-1877), a jurist and politician, as well as the Chief
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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