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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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