Paradise Theatre c. 1946. Ontario Archives Borrowing titles from the 17th-century poet John Milton, “Paradise Lost,” is a more frequent occurrence than “Paradise Regained.” However,
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The Story of the Roy Thomson Hall – Historic Toronto
Roy Thomson Hall in July 2018, looking east on King Street West toward Simcoe Street. Roy Thomson Hall in Winter,” view looking south on Simcoe
The Third York County Court House (Adelaide St.)
The Adelaide Street Court House where justice was served from 1852 until 1900. Photo taken March 2019. Toronto’s third court house no longer serves justice.
Alllan Gardens (Toronto) and the Palm House
The Palm House in Allan Gardens on July 7, 2018, a man on a motorized wheelchair approaching the structure. The camera is facing west, the
The Great Hall at Dovercourt and Queen—Toronto
Majestic amidst the modern urban clutter, The Great Hall at 1087 Queen Street West is on the southeast corner of Queen and Dovercourt Road. My
Scadding House beside the Eaton Centre, Toronto
Scadding House in Trinity Square (Toronto), beside the Eaton Centre, photo March 2018. Toronto has many interesting heritage buildings, some in prominent locations and others
Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto (history) – Historic Toronto
The Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Trinity Square in downtown Toronto, is located on the west side of today’s busy Eaton Centre. When
Toronto’s Eaton Centre—Phase One (history) – Historic Toronto
Toronto Eaton Centre (Phase One) in 1977, the year it opened. View gazes north, the fountain in the foreground. Toronto Public Library, tspa 0109978.
Toronto’s Eaton Centre Phase Two (history) – Historic Toronto
Phase Two of the Eaton Centre, gazing south toward Queen Street at Christmas in 1994. Toronto Public Library, tspa 0015016. In 1979, the second
History of the Park Plaza Hotel (Park Hyatt)
The Park Hyatt Hotel, located at 4 Avenue Road, is on the northwest corner of Bloor Street West and Avenue Road. Constructed between the years