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Toronto’s architectural gems—the Union Building on King St.

March 30, 2013 johndougtaylor

The Union Building at 212 King Street West is one of the true architectural treasures of the city. Situated on the northwest corner of Simcoe

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Lament for the demise of the Nicolas Hoare Book Store

March 29, 2013 johndougtaylor

I recently placed a post on this blog about the “Nicolas Hoare Book Store” at 45 Front Street, because this Toronto gem will disappear from

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Toronto’s architectural gems—St. Mary’s alterations nearly completed

March 28, 2013 johndougtaylor

In August of 2012, I placed a post on this blog about St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, located at Bathurst and Adelaide Streets. At the

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Kensington Market Historical Society is inaugurated

March 27, 2013 johndougtaylor

For many decades, the colour and social tapestry of the Kensington Market has been a source of fascination for Torontonians and visitors alike. The above

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Toronto’s amazing intersection at Yonge and Front Streets

March 25, 2013 johndougtaylor

Standing at the intersection of Yonge and Front Streets today, it is difficult to imagine that at one time it was beside the shoreline of

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Toronto loses a sparkling gem—the Nicolas Hoare Book Shop

March 23, 2013 johndougtaylor

                        The Nicolas Hoare Book Shop at 45 Front Street is due to close on April 1, 2013. It is sad that this independent book

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Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Front Streets

March 21, 2013 johndougtaylor

The former Bank of Montreal building at Yonge and Front Streets is one of the most impressive bank structures ever constructed in Toronto. Built between

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Toronto’s architectural gems–houses on Camden Street

March 20, 2013 johndougtaylor

                         Three of the remaining houses on Camden Street, number 7-9, and 11 Camden Street is one block south of Richmond Street, extending west from

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Toronto’s architectural gems— Brookfield Place

March 18, 2013 johndougtaylor

Between 25 February and 15 March 2013, in Brookfield Place, formerly known as BCE Place, there was a modern sculpture floating high among the arches

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Toronto’s amazing intersection—King and Simcoe Streets

March 16, 2013 johndougtaylor

When strolling along King Street, it is difficult to imagine the intersection at King and Simcoe Streets as it appeared during the early days of

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