In all seasons, the landscapes of Ontario appear splendid under sunny skies, but after sunset, deep forest shadows and darkened rural pastures are less inviting.
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Toronto’s Hip Queen St. West—naughty and nice—Part 2
The former Bank of Hamilton on the northeast coroner of Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West. This is the second post providing a snapshot view
Toronto’s hip Queen St. West—naughty and nice—Part One – Historic Toronto
The quote below was written by Christopher Hutsul in the Toronto Star on August 29, 2004. Queen St., in effect is becoming one vast accidental
Toronto’s architectural gems—the old Workhouse at 87 Elm Street
On the southwest corner of Elm and Elizabeth streets is an old yellow-brick building surrounded by modern structures of glass and steel. This historic structure
Links to Toronto’s Old Movie Theatres—tayloronhistory.com
/ The wonderful old movie theatres of my youth have mostly been demolished. However, a few have been recycled for other purposes. For example, the
For several years I have been posting information on a blog about the history of Toronto and its heritage architecture. Recently I have expanded the
Toronto’s old movie houses—the Coronet (Savoy) on Yonge at Gerrard – Historic Toronto
The Coronet Theatre on the northeast corner of Gerrard and Yonge Streets in 1979. Double bill included—“Oh God” with George Burns, John Denver and Donald
Toronto’s architectural gems—1860s houses on Elm Street—Barbarian’s Steak house – Historic Toronto
Barbarian Steak House is located at 7-9 Elm Street, a short east-west street that is two blocks north of Dundas Street West. Barbarian’s between Yonge
Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Dundas streets – Historic Toronto
The old bank building on the northwest corner of Yonge and Dundas Street is situated in one of the most lively and vibrant intersections in
Toronto’s old Runnymede Theatre on Bloor Street
Photo from City of Toronto Archives, Series 1278, File 147 The Runnymede Theatre at 2225 Bloor Street West, near the southwest corner of Bloor