The Vaughan Theatre on St. Clair Avenue, near Vaughan Road. The picture was taken in 1950 when the film “Francis the Talking Mule” with
Category: local history Toronto
Commemoration of the Battle of York—April 27, 1813—April 27,2013 – Historic Toronto
On April 27, 1813, a fleet of 14 sailing ships, containing 2500 men, appeared off the shore, west of the small town of York. The
Kensington Market—Seven Seas Fish Market—gone! – Historic Toronto
When this small Kensington market scene was painted in 2002, there were four thriving fish markets on Baldwin Street. Although a new one opened in
Toronto’s architectural gems—cathedral spires – Historic Toronto
There is no better time of the year to view Toronto’s magnificent cathedral spires than in early spring, before the foliage obscures them. On
Toronto’s architectural gems— vanishing 19th-century store fronts – Historic Toronto
Until a few years ago, the delightful facade of this small shop at 320 Queen Street West had survived from the latter days of
Toronto’s architectural gems—cenotaph at Old City Hall – Historic Toronto
The cenotaph at the Old City Hall is not usually considered an architectural gem as it is a monument. However, it should be consider
Toronto’s architectural gems—the old Cayuga – Historic Toronto
It is rare that a ship is ever referred to as an architectural treasure, but I believe that the old Cayuga, which sailed from Toronto
Toronto’s architectural gems—the bank building at Yonge and Front Streets – Historic Toronto
The former Bank of Montreal building at Yonge and Front Streets is one of the most impressive bank structures ever constructed in Toronto. Built between
Toronto’s architectural gems–houses on Camden Street – Historic Toronto
Three of the remaining houses on Camden Street, number 7-9, and 11 Camden Street is one block south of Richmond Street, extending west from
Toronto’s architectural gems— Brookfield Place – Historic Toronto
Between 25 February and 15 March 2013, in Brookfield Place, formerly known as BCE Place, there was a modern sculpture floating high among the arches