The land occupied by Clarence Square was at one time a part of the military reserve attached to Fort York. It was laid out in
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The old Dominion Bank Building–now a condo-hotel at One King St. West – Historic Toronto
As a teenager, I was employed by the Dominion Bank for two summers. It was in the days prior to its merger in 1955 with
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Automobile-free Sundays in the Kensington Market – Historic Toronto
During the summer months, on the Sundays when automobiles are banned from the Kensington Market, the district changes from a European-style market into a street
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Toronto’s architectural gems–the massive vault in the 1914 Dominion Bank building – Historic Toronto
My previous post on the old Dominion Bank building at #1 King Street West featured the architecture and Grand Banking Hall of the building. When
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Photos from a 1953 Coronation collection – Historic Toronto
The photos on this post are from a collection that I compiled during Coronation year, although I included one from the 1951 Royal Tour. They
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Celebrating the Coronation in Toronto in 1953 – Historic Toronto
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
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
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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,