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Toronto’s old Variety (Arcadian) Theatre

June 24, 2015 johndougtaylor

The former branch of the Bank of Montreal on the northeast corner of Yonge and Queen Streets, the Variety Theatre on its east side (right-hand

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Alex Wilson Community Garden—Toronto’s hidden treasure

September 29, 2017 johndougtaylor

Nestled between two buildings on Richmond Street West is an amazing green space that constantly delights those who reside in or visit the King/Spadina community.

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Toronto’s historic Guild Inn Estate

July 14, 2017 johndougtaylor

                       The Guild Inn Estate (photo June 14, 2017) In past decades, those of us who were born and raised west of Yonge Street

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Toronto’s Silver Rail Tavern—closed 1998

October 9, 2016 johndougtaylor

The Silver Rail Tavern in the 1950s, located at 225-227 Yonge Street. Toronto Archives, F1257, S1057, item 073. The last time that I visited the

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Toronto’s Yonge Street Arcade (demolished)

July 29, 2016 johndougtaylor

      The Yonge Street Arcade in 1885, Toronto Public Library r- 1494 When the Yonge Street Arcade was built, it presented a revolutionary concept in

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Toronto’s old movie theatres on tayloronhistory.com

February 26, 2016 johndougtaylor

/  Links to posts that have appeared on tayloronhistory.com about Toronto’s old movie theatres since the blog commenced in 2011. Academy Theatre on Bloor West

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A Christmas concert in an historic Toronto cathedral

December 15, 2015 johndougtaylor

   A Christmas concert is a major part of the festive season for many people, and when it is presented one of Toronto’s historic cathedrals,

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Memories of corner stores in Toronto of old

November 19, 2015 johndougtaylor

Patoff Grocery at 391 Brock Avenue; to the left of it is Smythe Variety Store. Patoff’s was operated by Sam Patoff. Prior to Sam operating

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Balcony (container) gardening in Toronto

September 25, 2015 johndougtaylor

The photo of my terrace was taken in mid-September of 2015. Container gardening is tricky at the best of times, as Toronto’s summers are short

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Old Movie Theatres—tayloronhistory.com

June 23, 2015 johndougtaylor

/  Links to posts that have appeared on tayloronhistory.com about Toronto’s old movie theatres since the blog commenced in 2011. Academy Theatre on Bloor West

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