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
Category: local history Toronto
The Story of the Roy Thomson Hall
My earliest memories of the site where the Roy Thomson Hall is located dates from the 1960s. During that decade King Street West, near
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
Historic Greenhouses in Allan Gardens—Toronto
Allen Garden’s Palm House, Toronto (photo July 2018). The greenhouses in Allan Gardens are among the city’s relatively unknown treasures. Hidden amidst the foliage
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
King Street West Toronto—a destination
When the King Street Pilot Project began in November 2017, it was hoped that it would serve several purposes. To achieve these goals, left-hand turns
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
Ward’s Island Toronto in 2018
Sailing to Ward’s Island on the William Inglis Ferry in July 2018. Ahead is the Sam McBride ferry sailing to Centre Island. A view