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
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
History of the National Club, Bay Street
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.
Enoch Turner School (Ward School)
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
Edward Leadlay’s home (St. Felix Centre)
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
Toronto’s historic Massey Hall
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
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.
Cover of the “Toronto Public Etiquette Guide” by Dylan Reid. The book, “Toronto Public Etiquette Guide,” by Dylan Reid displays an intimate knowledge of
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
Toronto’s carousels of the past and present
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