Borrowing titles from the 17th-century poet John Milton, “Paradise Lost,” is a more frequent occurrence than “Paradise Regained.” However, in Toronto this week (December
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The Third York County Court House (Adelaide St.)
Toronto’s third court house no longer serves justice. Instead, it serves food, as it is now the site of a Terroni Restaurant. Visitors today no
Alllan Gardens (Toronto) and the Palm House
In July 2018, I visited Allan Gardens to photograph inside the greenhouses. Prior to entering the Palm House, while taking photos from the walkway that
Toronto’s New City Hall—Past and Present
Toronto’s New City Hall Many cities throughout the world have landmark structures that are easily recognized, even when there are no captions or context
The Story of Gibson House—North York, Toronto
Gibson House in North York, Toronto, at 5172 Yonge Street. Gibson House, the home of David and Eliza Gibson, recreates life in a 19th
The historic Noble Block—Queen Street West
The Noble Block is a commercial row of red-brick buildings, visible from the busy intersection of Queen and Spadina. Located on the north side of
Toronto’s King Street Pilot Project—Part Two
The King Street Pilot Project is a fascinating experiment. Allowing public transit to have the priority on streets is common in many cities throughout the
Artist Paul Kane House, 56 Wellesley St. East Toronto
Paul Kane’s house at 56 Wellesley Street East, Toronto. Photo taken June 29, 2018. I first learned about the Irish/Canadian artist Paul Kane in 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