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King Street West Toronto—a destination

October 10, 2018 johndougtaylor

When the King Street Pilot Project began in November 2017, it was hoped that it would serve several purposes. To achieve these goals, left-hand turns

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TIFF 2018 – Festival Street (King St. West)

September 9, 2018 johndougtaylor

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is one the city’s most highly anticipated events. During the first 4 days of the 10-day festival, a section

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The Story of Gibson House—North York, Toronto

September 8, 2018 johndougtaylor

         Gibson House in North York, Toronto, at 5172 Yonge Street. Gibson House, the home of David and Eliza Gibson, recreates life in a 19th

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The historic Noble Block—Queen Street West

August 8, 2018 johndougtaylor

The Noble Block is a commercial row of red-brick buildings, visible from the busy intersection of Queen and Spadina. Located on the north side of

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Ward’s Island Toronto in 2018

July 27, 2018 johndougtaylor

Sailing to Ward’s Island on the William Inglis Ferry in July 2018. Ahead is the Sam McBride ferry sailing to Centre Island.     A view

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Ward’s Island’s Yesteryear—Toronto

July 27, 2018 johndougtaylor

Visiting Ward’s Island by crossing Toronto harbour on the William Inglis ferry. In view ahead is the Sam McBride ferry sailing toward Centre Island. The

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Toronto’s King Street Pilot Project—Part Two

July 14, 2018 johndougtaylor

The King Street Pilot Project is a fascinating experiment. Allowing public transit to have the priority on streets is common in many cities throughout the

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Fire guts historic houses on Peter Street

July 8, 2018 johndougtaylor

          Semi-detached houses at 122-124 Peter Street in 2013.These houses, located near the intersection of Richmond and Peter Street, drew my attention the first time

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Impressions of the King St. Pilot Project

July 4, 2018May 4, 2021 johndougtaylor

King Street, gazing west from near John Street toward Peter Street, at 9:15 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The shadows of evening are enveloping

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Artist Paul Kane House, 56 Wellesley St. East Toronto

July 2, 2018 johndougtaylor

Paul Kane’s house at 56 Wellesley Street East, Toronto. Photo taken June 29, 2018. I first learned about the Irish/Canadian artist Paul Kane in the

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