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Toronto’s architectural gems—the Bank of Commerce (CIBC) on King Street

February 18, 2013 johndougtaylor

Although the Art-Deco Bank of Commerce building in Commerce Court is no longer the tallest structure in Toronto, it remains one of the most impressive

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A pictorial journey to Toronto’s old Sunnyside Beach-1922 to 1955

February 3, 2013January 22, 2021 johndougtaylor

This photo of Sunnyside Beach was taken in July of 2011. Viewing the site today, it is difficult to imagine that from the 1922 until

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A pictorial journey to Toronto’s Sunnyside Beach–1900-1922

February 1, 2013 johndougtaylor

                                  Sunnyside Beach and boardwalk in July of 2012 In 1834, when the City of Toronto was incorporated, it changed its name from York to

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In mid-winter, recalling the sunshine of Toronto’s Sunnyside Beach

January 30, 2013 johndougtaylor

The Bathing Pavilion at Sunnyside in July of 2012. The building was opened to the public in 1922. During the dreary days of Toronto’s mid-winter,

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A tucked-away Remembrance Day memorial at Yonge near Queen

November 6, 2012 johndougtaylor

                   This commemorative plaque to those who paid the supreme sacrifice during the First and Second World Wars, is tucked away in the lobby of

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Toronto’s architectural gems–the George Brown home on Beverley Street.

July 5, 2012 johndougtaylor

The magnificent three-story house at 186 Beverley Street, a short distance north of Dundas Street, was the home of the George Brown, a father of

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Memories of Remembrance Day in 1945

November 8, 2011June 28, 2021 johndougtaylor

I was a young boy when the Second World War ended. However, I remember the event vividly, and easily recall the celebratory bonfires that lit

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Toronto’s Queen Street West in early morn

June 25, 2011June 22, 2021 johndougtaylor

Toronto’s Queen Street West is often viewed as delightfully decadent, as most Torontonians stroll along it when it is crowded with people enjoying the sunshine,

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