The blog tayloronhistory.com first appeared on the internet in 2011. Since its inception, over 800 posts have been published that explore the Toronto’s history and
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Visiting Toronto’s Centre Island in the 1940s usually began by boarding a Toronto Peter Witt streetcar. When I was a young boy in the 1940s,
Toronto’s lost Arcadian Court Restaurant
The Arcadian Court in The Bay in 2011, photo taken from the mezzanine level by the author. The Arcadian Court in the Bay Store at
Toronto’s heritage buildings and sites on tayloronhistory.com – Historic Toronto
Below are links to posts about Toronto’s heritage sites that have appeared on the blog, tayloronhistory.com, since it commenced in 2011. Toronto’s Maple Leaf Baseball
Toronto’s old Palace Pier Ballroom
The Palace Pier Ballroom and Amusement Centre, depicted on a 1930s postcard. My memories of the Palace Pier, an immense structure that extended 300 feet
Toronto’s greatest lost mansion—Cawthra House – Historic Toronto
The Cawthra House in 1897, on the northeast corner of King and Bay Streets. The view depicts the west facade on Bay Street. Photo from
The old Ford Hotel—Toronto – Historic Toronto
Toronto’s Ford Hotel in the 1930s (postcard S-1500) I vividly remember the old Ford Hotel, but unfortunately, until I began researching its history, never
The old Dufferin Gates at Toronto’s CNE
The old Dufferin Gates at Toronto’s CNE Doug Taylor 7 months ago Categories: Canadian National Exhibition Toronto, Doug Taylor, Toronto history, Dufferin Gates CNE Toronto,
Toronto’s first brick home— built by Quetton St. George
Toronto’s first brick home— built by Quetton St. George Doug Taylor 7 months ago Categories: Doug Taylor, Toronto history, historic Yonge Street, Quetton St. George
The lost buildings of Upper Canada College, Toronto
The lost buildings of Upper Canada College, Toronto Doug Taylor 8 months ago Categories: architecture toronto, Doug Taylor, Toronto history, historic Toronto, historic toronto buildings,