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Factory Theatre—John Mulvey House

November 10, 2017 johndougtaylor

          John Mulvey House, now the Factory Theatre The John Mulvey House, now part of the Factory Theatre, is located at 125 Bathurst Street, on

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Lillian Massey Building for Household Sciences

November 3, 2017 johndougtaylor

Lillian Massey Building, Department of Household Sciences. View is from the west side of Queens Park, south of Bloor Street West. The solidly impressive building

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History of the National Club, Bay Street

October 27, 2017February 3, 2021 johndougtaylor

The National Club on the east side of Bay Street, during Doors Open Toronto (2015) Toronto is today one of the world’s most multi-cultural cities.

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Enoch Turner School (Ward School)

October 18, 2017 johndougtaylor

The historic Enoch Turner schoolhouse in December, 2016. The view gazes southwest on Trinity Street, a short distance south of King Street East. Today, the

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Edward Leadlay’s home (St. Felix Centre)

October 11, 2017 johndougtaylor

Edward Leadlay’s home at 25 Augusta Avenue, Toronto on October 9, 2017. In the 1870s, along with the rest of the world, Canada suffered an

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Toronto’s historic Massey Hall

October 8, 2017 johndougtaylor

Massey Hall, view from the northeast corner of Victoria and Shuter Streets in May 2017. In the early-19th century, after an electrified streetcar line was

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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 Public Etiquette Guide by Dylan Reid

September 19, 2017 johndougtaylor

                   Cover of the “Toronto Public Etiquette Guide” by Dylan Reid. The  book, “Toronto Public Etiquette Guide,” by Dylan Reid displays an intimate knowledge of

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Terrace/container gardening (Toronto) 2017

August 31, 2017 johndougtaylor

    The terrace during the third week of August 2017 Although this blog mainly explores Toronto’s history and heritage sites, several times I have departed

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Toronto’s carousels of the past and present

August 20, 2017 johndougtaylor

The Centre Island carousel (merry-go-round) at Centreville in July 1987. Photo from author’s collection. The carousel is one of the few amusement rides that generates

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