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
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Toronto’s greatest lost mansion—Cawthra House
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
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 lost buildings of Upper Canada College, Toronto
Upper Canada College in 1890, photo from the Ontario Archives, 10002101 Archdeacon John Strachan, who became the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto, petitioned the British
Upper Canada College’s former boarding house—Toronto
A student boarding house that was part of Upper Canada College, when it was locate on the north side of King Street, is the only
The lost Trinity College of Trinity Bellwoods Park—Toronto
Most people who stroll spacious Trinity Bellwoods Park, its southern boundary on the north side of Queen Street West, would have difficulty imaging the impressive
Toronto’s lost “Palace”
“The Palace,” built in 1818, was the home of the Reverend John Strachan in the town of York (Toronto). In 1839, he became the first
A Christmas concert is a major part of the festive season for many people, and when it is presented one of Toronto’s historic cathedrals,
Toronto’s lost mansion—Holland House
Holland House is one of Toronto’s lost mansions of the past. Built in 1831, it survived into the 20th century, but was demolished about the
The Murdock Mystery series features the Queen’s Hotel in many of its episodes. The TV show is one of my favourites, and due to my